Pardon the Interruption – Shepherds

I love the excitement and festive atmosphere that leads up to Christmas.  At the same time, I lament the busyness of the season that diminishes time to pray, reflect, and ponder the deep meaning of the incarnation.  When I consider all the actors in the original Christmas drama, most had their busy lives interrupted by

Pardon the Interruption – The Innkeeper

For many years, our family in Texas asked if we were coming to visit for the holidays. With four children, school events, multiple jobs, and church activities, traveling across the country was not a possibility.  The idea of enduring the ordeal of travel during the Christmas season added to our reluctance.  TV news segments highlighting

Pardon the Interruption – Joseph

Although it did not originate with him, John Lennon popularized the saying, “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.”  While the original author is unclear, the truth of this phrase is obvious!  We have observed over the past few days that Christmas represents the great interruption of God into our world.