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Advent of Jesus will shake the foundations of the world

The incarnation. Advent is a celebration of the incarnation, of God who became human flesh in Jesus Christ.

November 19, 2022

A Jesus movie for Christmas

How many Christmas movies have you watched this season? In my family, Home Alone, Elf and The Santa Clause are yearly traditions. I also enjoy

Danielle Klotz

December 24, 2021

The scandal of Christmas

Stories of Jesus’ birth reveal we don’t see the world the way God does

Kevin Wiebe | For Anabaptist World

December 17, 2021

Contemplation before celebration

Advent is a season to perceive hidden realities and ignite the divine spark in our souls

Paul Schrag | Anabaptist World

November 27, 2021

What Advent sprouts await?

As the days grow shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun shines less and we enter the season of Advent. Setting our sights on the

Danielle Klotz

November 26, 2021

Was I working or playing?

It probably shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that our team at Anabaptist World loves a good read. In this book-themed issue, we have the

Danielle Klotz

October 29, 2021

Joy transforms

Life’s deep and steady current is something more than happiness

Kevin Chupp

December 24, 2020

‘No man is an island’: Christmas amid a pandemic

Christmas celebrates the presence of God in the material world and a divine purpose in life and death

Andrew McGowan | Religion News Service

December 23, 2020

Nativity walk brightens pandemic year

It was a joy to watch children’s eyes light up as they discovered nativity sets along the path

Janeen Bertsche Johnson | For Anabaptist World

December 23, 2020

The joy of gratitude

It seems as if we’ve been in Advent waiting all this long, dark year. Isn’t the best time to light a candle when the darkness is deep?

Margalea Warner

December 19, 2020

Five things Friday roundup: Not stockings by the hearth but boxes on the porch

Christmas for 2020 is like no Christmas in our memories, and we are talking much about those who will not gather around tree or table,

David and Leann Augsburger

December 18, 2020

The doers take a holiday

Admittedly, I can be kind of a grouch around the holidays. I’ve never really been one of those people who gets super excited about Christmas

Danielle Klotz

December 18, 2020

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