It is easy to celebrate the mood of Christmas without Jesus. But it isimpossible to celebrate the meaning of Christmas without Jesus. A ChristmasJourney explores the meaning of God's movement toward us and our response toGod's love. The message of Christmas can be summed up in four words: Godsent his Son.
The Gift we celebrate at Christmas was not wrapped, it was crucified. It wasnot under the tree, it was nailed to the tree, and it was not opened onChristmas day. it was opened on Easter morning.

Doug Websterteaches pastoral theology at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. His other books include Soulcraft, Under the Radar, and A Passion for Christ.