Making it Up As I Go

*For anyone just joining us, this post is in conjunction with the Jesus Book Club (so named by Brandy)- a casual group reading books about Christ. Feel free to jump in and read with us, or just comment on the… Read more ›

*For anyone just joining us, this post is in conjunction with the Jesus Book Club (so named by Brandy)- a casual group reading books about Christ. Feel free to jump in and read with us, or just comment on the… Read more ›

So much in this chapter, I love it. First, I love the fact that we know so little about Christ’s childhood. I like that He and His family have that privacy. I love that we don’t have too much information… Read more ›

I found it really interesting that Joseph and Mary were not alone in camping out when there was no room in the inn. Their situation was humble, but not dire. Ok, how awesome is this: “..the climax is such as… Read more ›

Some brief thoughts: In recent years I’ve thought more about Mary and her experience as the mother of God. This chapter added some new ideas into that. I really like the idea that Gabriel “suggested” that Mary go to visit… Read more ›

Ah history. I do love it. And I mean that totally seriously, I’m not being facetious, the context and background of things really is useful- especially in this case. (Beside it just being really interesting on its own. So many… Read more ›