Re-Enchanting Re-enchanting... The Christmas Story - AJ Sherrill
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Dec 17, 2025 AJ Sherrill, pastor and author of 'Rediscovering Christmas', brings fresh insights to the nativity story. He re-examines the Gospel narratives, revealing the richness behind the familiar tale. Sherrill highlights the significance of the shepherds and magi, transforming their roles into powerful symbols of inclusion and recognition. He emphasizes the importance of embracing the story's oddities and cultural context. By doing so, he invites listeners to rediscover the deeper mystery and meaning of Christmas, beyond modern sanitization.
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Protect Space By Saying No
- Say more no's to the season's noise and guard relational, contact-based time at Christmas.
- AJ Sherrill recommends slowing down at home, taking walks, and prioritizing deep family presence over obligations.
Schedule Services To Preserve Family Time
- Design church services to allow clergy and staff to be present with family.
- AJ Sherrill suggests earlier services and simplicity so staff can go home and tuck their kids in.
Keep The Weirdness, Don't Normalize It
- The nativity's 'weird' elements (virgin birth, angels) shouldn't be sanitized; wonder doesn't equal falsehood.
- AJ Sherrill compares theological oddities to scientific mysteries to defend holding paradox without dismissing truth.
