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Star with Royal Beauty Bright

Today, I’ve been thinking about the wise men who traveled far and wide to bring gifts to baby Jesus. These men, sometimes called magi and sometimes called kings but never specified as only three in number, traveled from the east, probably Persia or Babylonia, and most likely belonged to a caste of priests who were well-versed in astronomy and astrology. To me, they are the quintessential story

Let it Be

Christmastime is here. In the midst of the magic, there is almost inevitably chaos, but this year I want to purpose to slow down and soak in the wonder of it all. While scurrying to buy gifts, let’s remember the greatest gift: God chose to send His only son to dwell among us bringing hope, redemption, and a love beyond comprehension.  I invite you to celebrate the advent of the nativity of Jesus with me over the next few weeks through a variety of Christmas stories. Today, I felt inspired to start at the beginning;