The Mystery of Carols

Geoff Thomas has a good little piece on the importance of Christmas Carols - ones that are Christ-centered. He argues that while culture today demands to keep things simple and quaint, Christian hymns and carols are often deep and complex. Such depth and complexity helps invoke mystery and awe - something all too lacking today.

Abby knows all the words to the first verse of "O Come All Ye Faithful" and also the first verse of "Away in a Manger." Even Calvin hums along as they both do the motions Sarah taught them. It is our hope and prayer that in teaching our children such songs of the faith they will come to have a deep sense of mystery and awe for the great and mighty God who became man born in a lowly manger.