Psalm 96

The God of exiles, refugees, and migrants still shines light amid today’s present darkness.

Surely God isn’t a narcissist who demands our attention.

Surely God isn’t a narcissist who demands our attention.

Surely God isn’t a narcissist who demands our attention.

God loves the creation. In response the creation sings praise and adoration to God.

God loves the creation. In response the creation sings praise and adoration to God.

Like millions of others, I was a devoted Dave Brubeck fan—ever since I first heard his music in the 1950s.

Like millions of others, I was a devoted Dave Brubeck fan—ever since I first heard his music in the 1950s.

We have many defenses against hearing the Christmas readings and taking them to heart.