Content from December 2025
A Thrill of Hope in a Weary World
Christmas carols have a way of stirring something deep within us. They’re more than just melodies we play as background music while decorating the tree or lyrics we sing out of tradition. These songs were written to tell a story—the most important story ever told. They remind us of the night when God stepped out of heaven and into our world as Jesus Christ, bringing hope and salvation to a weary world. One of the most beloved carols, O Holy…
Spreading the Shepherd’s Joy this Christmas
Imagine the scene on that first Christmas night. A group of shepherds, going about their ordinary work, are suddenly met with an astonishing sight: an angel of the Lord, followed by a sky full of heavenly hosts, announcing the birth of a Savior. Their response? Pure, unadulterated joy. The Bible tells us in Luke 2:16 that they “hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.” After seeing Him, they couldn’t keep it…
Silent Night
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown Beep. “What was that?” I waited. Allen yawned. “I didn’t hear anything.” I shrugged and went on with my bedtime routine. It had been a full December day, early in our marriage. Back then, the Christmas parade rolled through town in the morning, so we bundled up and waved as marching bands, floats, and Santa himself rolled down Main Street. After dark, we lingered over dinner with friends, laughter spilling like…