I love the Christmas testimonies found in the Bible.  In Glory to God in the Highest, A Night Full of Wonder, I shared the story of the shepherds' encounter with the angels as I imagined it. The shepherds who were watching their flocks at night witnessed a heavenly display far greater than any earthly wonder. Angels appeared, proclaiming the joyful news that the Messiah had been born in Bethlehem. Overcome with awe and joy as they listened to the heavenly worship and watched the angelic...

Celebrate Christmas with a reflection on the shepherds’ awe at Jesus’ birth, angelic encounters, and the meaning of “Glory to God in the Highest.” This faith-based message inspires wonder, joy, and spiritual renewal for the holiday season.

od is faithful because of his great love for us. Jesus is faithful to the Father, and to us, because of love that is so high and long and wide and deep. Love and faithfulness are both fruits of the Spirit, so the more we interact with the Holy Spirit, the more we reflect Jesus in these areas. Love comes first, faithfulness flows out of that love.