I can’t overstate how much having a child has changed my life, but even before her arrival, I was aware that there was something special about really good children’s media. … Continue reading Children’s Books and the Simple Gospel (Christmas 2023)
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“Klaus”: The Best Christmas Movie about Grief
Back in November of 2019, shortly before the world shut down, a little animated Christmas movie dropped on Netflix without a ton of fanfare. This quiet gem of a movie … Continue reading “Klaus”: The Best Christmas Movie about Grief
Festive Egg Nog Cocktails
Seasons greetings, friends!Around this time of year, a certain holiday beverage makes its way into like 2/3 of my recipes. It goes in my coffee. It goes in my cocktails. … Continue reading Festive Egg Nog Cocktails
Sympathy for the Grinch
1957’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas is up there with A Christmas Carol and A Visit from St. Nicholas as one of the all-time great Christmas books. (Oh, and the … Continue reading Sympathy for the Grinch
The Messy Stained Christ Candle
For about three years now, Jessi and I have been lighting candles in an Advent wreath at home. We began doing this during the COVID pandemic; it was a way … Continue reading The Messy Stained Christ Candle
Love
When love chooses, it chooses with a perfect sensitivity for the unique beauty of the chosen one, and it chooses without making anyone else feel excluded. We touch here a … Continue reading Love
Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
I have a hard time finding Christmas movies I really enjoy, which is why my list of preferred holiday movies hasn’t changed in almost two decades: Muppet Christmas Carol, Nightmare Before … Continue reading Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
Christmas Thoughts
Recently on this blog, I’ve been explaining theological concepts through cocktails. For example, ice is helpful in understanding mortality, bitters and infusion are helpful when thinking about transformation, and so … Continue reading Christmas Thoughts
Santa Claus: A Complicated History
Have you ever wondered where Santa Claus comes from? This past Tuesday, our Brew Theology group gathered to discuss the strange history of Santa, and this post is adapted from … Continue reading Santa Claus: A Complicated History
Dispatches from the War on Christmas: the Wars Before
I think one of my biggest frustrations with the whole “War on Christmas” phenomenon is when people pretend it’s new. Check this out: The end of the ancient Roman year … Continue reading Dispatches from the War on Christmas: the Wars Before