The manger dares us to believe the best is yet to be. And it could all begin today.

I try to be honest; I really do try not to exaggerate the story. I try to be accurate.

We might question God's actions, decisions, or declarations. But we can never, ever question his zany, stunning, unquenchable affection.

Jesus was not just godly, godlike, God hungry, God focused, or God worshipping. He was God. Not merely a servant of God, instrument of God, or friend of God, but Jesus was God.

I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

Christ entered our world. As a result, we can enter His.

To be active in a church social life or church activities or even a church mission to help the hungry or reach the poor, but really our dedication has to be born out of an infatuation with Jesus.