Christmas in the Old Testament

Christmas can be a very joyful time, however, for many of us, it does not always seem that way. To find out what keeps us from experiencing this joy, we need to look at Christmas in the Old Testament. Therein we realize that we live in a lazy age. People hear the gospel, they know about Jesus, but they do not go and investigate him. As Christmas approaches, we are reminded that people are not much different from those of the biblical-era. Staying faithful to God in the midst of all that is happening around us is a challenge. One example of this is Job. He met this challenge and in doing so has something to teach us about Christmas. "Joy to the World" is a song that celebrates this victory and deliverance from sin. The Old Testament Psalter inspired this classic Christmas song and has reinvigorated many to embrace God's son as we commemorate his birth!

Christmas Impromptu: Improvisations on Christmas Carols

Christmas Impromptu is contemplative music for a season that is typically anything but calm or thoughtful. Christmastime always brings along with it festive music, pop songs, and merchandizing jingles. There is lots of hustle and bustle as we scurry to buy, wrap, cook, clean, and generally focus on external things. But how often do we experience the sweet, quiet joy of God's promise fulfilled in a newborn? Do we sit down with family or friends and read the Christmas narratives? Do we take time to actually thank our Heavenly Father for the gift of his Son? It is hoped that these improvised renditions of favorite carols may foster such devotional moments.