16 Christmases Ago

16 Christmases ago, I was asked to sing a song called "Thank God for Kids" for the Christmas-themed service at my church (see video above). Little did I know then, but 16 years later I would be a father of two, making the lyrics much more meaningful and personal.

Christmas time can be crazy. But let me encourage us all to pause long enough this Christmas to thank God for who and what He's given us. All we have is because of His grace. May we respond with gratitude and gladness, just like the mother of Jesus did when she heard that she was going to give birth to the Savior of the world: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior" (Luke 1:46-47).