Galatians 4

Six markers of what this means in the wake of the incarnation.

Growing in prayer is not simply acquiring a set of special spiritual skills. It is growing into Christian humanity.

Dhini didn’t ask to be adopted. That's the way grace works.

Metaphor is essential to grasping the divine/human character of God. Nowhere is metaphor used more compellingly than by the apostle Paul, especially in his use of the word "adoption" as a metaphor for God's loving grace.

With all of the pressures of preparing for Christmas Day—the coming and going, the parties and presents—the Sunday following Christmas is welcome indeed.