PIVOT POINT OF CHRISTMAS by Alex Hardt, Associate Pastor to Youth and Young Adults So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14 IT’S NOT CHRISTMAS YET! I know some of you are really excited about the Christmas season, but did you know the Christmas season hasn’t actually begun yet? Wait. What?!? This can’t be true. Seriously, I’ve seen Christmas decorations, music, and cheesy Christmas movies on repeat since Halloween. The streets are lit up, the shopping stores have holiday specials, and I am already wearing my ugly Christmas sweater by the fire. It’s a bit confusing since everyone is already saying it’s Christmas when, in actuality, the Christmas season doesn’t actually start until December 25. Years ago, in a galaxy far, far away (so excited for the new Star Wars movie) all the stuff we are doing now (ya know…all the shoppin
