There are many cultural dimensions to all that is Christmas. Pick your favorite. I have a few that I look forward to every year. But as I get older, I’m seeing Christmas more as a great time to reflect on my relationship with Jesus.
In Luke’s gospel, for example, I’m especially drawn to the mother of Jesus, Mary, and how she reflects upon the birth of her son and all that it means to her, both in the present and the future. There are things we can learn from Mary as she takes time to reflect on this most important event in all of history. (more…)
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118: Relationship Lessons from 3 Unlikely Places
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116: Finding Joy from a Thank You Note
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115: Become More Self-Aware in 2021
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114: Learn How to Age Well in 2021
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113: Our Choices Define Us, Not Our Personality
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112: Three Ways to Listen Well in 2021
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