So should we
byWe Christians would do well to remind ourselves of the true meaning of the incarnation. We are part of a great drama that God…
Light has shined
by the daily asteriskThe people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has…
Guerrilla gifting: A Christmas manifesto
by Brett BeasleyEditor’s note: Each Thursday, we feature a throwback piece from Topology’s predecessor, catapult magazine. In this essay, Brett Beasley writes about learning to believe…
Brought down the powerful
by the daily asteriskMy soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his…
Tradition
by William OverbeekeWyoming, Michigan Christmas in my household isn’t Christmas without these window stickers. We use the same ones every year. They’re simple cut-out shapes in…
Come soon
by the daily asteriskWe can miss Advent by not being ready, or by simply not waiting because we feel that we have nothing to wait for in…
December Debt
by John Davis Jr.Switchback winds blow argyle rain—momentary diamonds dissipating beyond our grey winter window. We hide the unpaid bills in books—keeping pleasant fiction places with Past…
Are we truly preparing?
by the daily asteriskThroughout the biblical story those who will be welcomed into the city are those who can make that city a place of healing and…
Recovering joy: A review of Hundred Dollar Holiday by Bill McKibben
by Henry BakkerChrist climbed down from His bare Tree this year and ran away to where there were no rootless Christmas trees hung with candycanes and…
Bring the healing
by the daily asteriskThe city of God which will provide light for the nations, will also contain a tree, and the leaves of the tree are for…