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Vintage Christmas Reflections #3: C.S. Lewis and his “Thoughts and Prayers.”

by chaseathompson | Dec 5, 2016 | Christmas | 1 comment

Have you ever wondered where the now banal expression “thoughts and prayers” originated? I haven’t either, but while reading C.S. Lewis this afternoon, I was quite surprised (and a little disappointed) to discover the great literary master himself...

Vintage Christmas Reflections #2 Why did Jesus Come in the Flesh? To Teach by His Words AND Actions! (Featuring: John Chrysostom)

by chaseathompson | Dec 2, 2016 | Christmas | 0 comments

John Chrysostom (349 A.D. – 407 A.D.)  may well have been one of the most profound preachers and teachers that the church has ever had. His very name means golden-mouthed, and is an indication of his ability to speak with power and passion. Chrysostom started...

Vintage Christmas Reflections #1: George Müller and Overcoming Christmas Depression.

by chaseathompson | Dec 1, 2016 | Christmas | 0 comments

For the month of December, and in honor of the birth of Jesus (which may or may not have happened in December – post coming soon,) I plan on writing several shorter articles containing meditations and reflections on Christmas by spiritual giants from past years....
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