Mordecai was snoring loudly beside the fire. The eight young shepherds stood there looking at each other, unsure of what to do next. Simeon patted his belt, checking for his pouch and sling. Then he ...

We’re thinking together on these Sundays of Advent of the symphony of our salvation, and this morning we come to the third movement of that symphony, which is entitled “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” ...