Chris reminds us that God proves himself most with us not just in the conclusion of life but all along the complex narratives of living.
Christmas is the season of Advent, a time of waiting and anticipating. So too, all of life is Advent: a careful watching and waiting for Christ's return and the restoration of all things. Between Christ's birth and his return, we are not alone. We are given the spirit, made a temple of his presence. God with us.