Over the past several years I've written, recorded, or published numerous resources to encourage the body of Christ during the winter holidays. As we are progressing through yet another Advent and Christmas season, I wanted to share them with you. I trust they will strengthen your faith and deepen your fellowship with Jesus as you ponder His birth this year.

• The Incarnation and the Life of Jesus - a series of articles looking at some of the familiar and not-so-familiar aspects of God becoming flesh. My personal favorites: The Judgment of God in the Incarnation, The Humility of God in the Incarnation, The Salvation of God in the Incarnation
• 2013 Advent Guide and Reading Plan - a brief guide for the 2013 Advent season (December 1-24) including daily readings from the Old and New Testaments and suggested Opening Up the Gospels videos.
• The Heavenly Armies at Jesus' Birth - an article that highlights the military and political dimension of the angels who were "sweetly singing o'er the plains" to the shepherds outside of Bethlehem.
• Opening Up the Gospels videos - a series of short videos from a larger series walking through the Christmas story, bringing unknown or misunderstood details to light. My favorites on the birth of Jesus: Zechariah and the Angel Gabriel, The Census and the Journey to Bethlehem, The Birth of Jesus, part 2

If any of these resources are a blessing to you, would you spread the word and share them with your friends through email or on social media?

Grace and peace to you this Advent and Christmas!