by Sara Pinto da Silva
Disclaimer: If you have children in your family who believe in Santa, please do not read this to them! Growing up in a Portuguese household meant that Santa would come to our house and deliver presents to everyone on Christmas Eve. Every Christmas Eve went the same...
by Larry Geraty
In Exodus 1-2, Pharaoh decides on a plan to check Israel’s expansion. He sketches an accusation based on a series of hypotheticals: “Were they to continue to multiply, and were enemies to come from some other direction, then if the Hebrews were to join with them,...
by Mark von Esch
We count down the days, but what, really, does the Advent Season mean to us as Christians? Does it impact our lives in any meaningful way? We try to combat the commercialism of our culture with cute slogans, such as the reason for the season. But we fail to...
by Christine Cales
CHRISTIE: Dear Advent, Welcome. Honestly. I’ve waited all year for your reminder of Immanuel: “God With Us.” Your reminder is the best part of this cold, rainy, hectic season. And yet, I’m not ready to get into the mood of Christmas. Yes, honestly, I need your help....
by Fabian Carballo
Most children who grow up in Montevideo, Uruguay, like I did, have very little context for reindeers, snowflakes, Christmas trees by the fireplace, or even Santa Claus. South American summers can be extremely humid and hot. Also, the mystical gift bearers are...
by Bereket S. Data
In our travel experiences, we have taken numerous detours to reach our destinations. Have you thought of all the plans and efforts undertaken to carefully place detour signs near road construction sites? The purpose of these detour signs is to direct drivers to make...
