The Conspiracy of Christmas

“The story of Christ’s birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love. So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it’s all over, many of us are left with presents […]

“Department Store Jesus” (A Christmas Story… of Sorts)

We have a Kohl’s right down the street from our house, but who doesn’t anymore? Idrove overthis morning to pick something up. It was a typical scenejust days before Christmas: crowded parking lot, long check out lines, hurried shoppers, and crying children. It reminded me of a piece I wrote for Relevant that was also […]

Mockingbird Monday Reflections: Atticus Reminds us to Simply Be Grateful

One of my least favorite conventions of the holiday season is the struggle to make sure gifting among family members and friends is commensurate. You don’t want to give Aunt Suzy a $5 gift card only to arrive on Christmas Day and find that she spent $50 to buy you a new juicer! We always […]