Christmas

John 15:12

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

God loves us; He lived and died for us. He tells us to love one another.

Christmas is the celebration of Christ’s birth. We love him by loving our families, spending time with close friends, and exchanging thoughtful gifts. It is a time when we appreciate what he makes possible: the gift of companionship, the beauty of our lives, and most importantly, grace.

As you share the celebration this year, take a moment to see Christmas through the eyes of our heavenly father. Like all parents, he is pleased to see his children love.

Miracles

Eric Metaxas wrote a book titled Miracles that I recommend everyone read. Eric is the author of the book Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, but you may recognize him for titles like God Made You Special, The Pirates Who (Usually) Don’t Do Anything, and Jonah, Even Fish Slappers Need a Second Chance, all written for the VeggieTales series.

The subtitle for Miracles is “What they are, why they happen, and how they can change your life.” The author explains this by dividing the book into two parts: The Question of Miracles, and The Miracles Stories.

In part one, Metaxas describes miracles as God reaching into our lives and making supernatural changes. He explains the incredible science that supports life on Earth making it very difficult to believe that life, as we understand it, could possibly exist anywhere else. He then describes a few of the miracles in the Bible from a practical perspective.

In part two, the author shares first hand accounts of miracles in the lives of people he knows well. The stories are credible and very encouraging. He leaves no doubt that God is very active in our lives each and every day, and that miracles do happen.