The Gospel According to Dickens @christianaudio

I haven't read any of Charles Dickens' original writings since probably middle school. At that point, I know I never really appreciated the beauty of his work and words. I recently listened to christianaudio's version of A Christmas Carol, which is one of their best audiobooks yet. Simon Vance's narration was excellent, with an engaging dramatization.

At a recent Bible study, someone brought up how A Christmas Carol was particularly a message about caring for our neighbors. While most of us have heard the story many times, hearing Dickens' original words really sent the message about the power and importance of loving our neighbor. While God was never explicitly mentioned, the Gospel is written all over this classic.

While it is a short book that can be easily found for free, christian audio is also offering it for free for this month!

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Global Share the Bible Day @YouVersion @LifeDiscipler

Today, YouVersion is sponsoring Global Share the Bible Day. The premise is simple: Read the Bible and share it with others. Christmas is quite the appropriate day to do just that, I think! :)

You can start by using The Christmas Story plan. Officially scheduled for 5 days, it can be read in probably 15 minutes and takes you and loved ones through the Christmas story in various books of the Bible.

The LifeDiscipler could also be a way of reminding people to engage in the Bible.

Remembering God's Continual Incarnation

Christmas is the celebration of the Incarnation: God becoming flesh in Jesus Christ. God is still embodied in the world through the Holy Spirit inhabiting all of us (no, we're not gods, but we present God's continual Incarnation to the world around us).

So in celebration of the Ultimate Incarnation:
How do you continue to experience God's presence and Incarnation around you?
How are you living and showing God's presence to other people around you?

Merry Christmas!!