by bradhuebert | Dec 16, 2013 | Christmas, heroes, Jesus Christ, Uncategorized
Way back in a primordial garden called Eden, our original mother reached for the forbidden fruit. Slipping into a serpent’s guise, Satan seduced her—seduced us, really—to reject God. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in...
by bradhuebert | Dec 13, 2013 | Christmas, Faith
by bradhuebert | Dec 5, 2013 | Christmas, Faith, Jesus Christ
Jesus sits waiting at Starbucks. A few minutes later, Santa bumbles in the door, breathless. “Sorry I’m late. You know how hard it is to find parking for a sleigh and nine reindeer this time of year?” “I’ve been here… like...
by bradhuebert | Nov 28, 2013 | Christmas, evangelism, Faith, Jesus Christ, Uncategorized
“Hey, let’s remember the reason for the season.” That’s what Christians all over North America will say to themselves and each other as we march through advent this year. Which is great. But what is the reason we’re supposed to remember? Seriously now: What is...
by bradhuebert | Dec 24, 2012 | Christmas, Faith, family, geek, Jesus Christ, parenting, theology, Uncategorized
My biggest issue with Santa Claus is simple. But before I critique the bulging philanthropist, let me defend him for a minute. Really. Because I think most Christians attack him unfairly. Most Christians’ biggest issue with Santa Claus Here it is: Santa Claus...
by bradhuebert | Dec 4, 2012 | Christmas, Faith, geek, Uncategorized
One of the most common questions children ask about angels is, “Will I become an angel when I go to heaven?” The answer, I’m sorry to say, is no. An angel is an entity distinct from human beings. Hebrews 1:7 reads, “In speaking of the angels...
