1. It makes perfect sense that the day honoring Jesus' birth would be observed in a decidedly less than refined manner.
  2. When we pray to Jesus, we pray to the King's right hand. We know one who has the Father's ear, respect and trust. And the one who intercedes for us is still one of us, with nail-pierced hands.
  3. Psalm 98, with its promise of a sea and mountains singing, takes these imposing natural features and turns them into a praise choir.
  4. Despite our best efforts to avoid him, King Jesus remains very much unavoidable.
  5. The king has arrived and has already begun his reign forever and ever.
  6. God the Father sent us – his wayward, sinful, and naughty children – his own series of Father Christmas Letters.
  7. To trust in the Lord, the Messiah, the Deliverer, is our salvation and our only hope. Yet he does not trust us to have this “trust” on our own or of our own will.
  8. Psalm 8 is a trailer for the entire biblical movie, and the entire biblical movie centers on Christ.
  9. A.I. can’t make the proclamatory move that delivers God’s word in a way that is specifically for me.
  10. Who would ever want all these screamers and haters? It turns out that Christ does.
  11. Take courage, you who were lost: Jesus comes to seek and save that which is lost. Ye sick, return to health: Christ comes to heal the contrite of heart with the balm of his mercy. Rejoice, all you who desire great things: the Son of God comes down to you that he may make you the co-heirs of his kingdom.
  12. Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.