Christmas – The Archives of RyanMulkowsky.com

Why I Believe in Love Above All Else

As we enter the new year in just a couple of weeks, I believe there is one singular message that needs to be proclaimed, especially in these dark times:

Love above all else!

What I Still Love About Christmas

I figured that since most of you are too busy to even care about deep, thought provoking issues; I would write a brief, light-hearted post about “the most wonderful time of the year”…

Looking Up

This year, in particular, I have been reflecting on what I can do to better enjoy the positive qualities of the holidays, especially Christmas. Because I’ve realized deep down inside that my sadness during this time of year is largely due to the fact that I am in a profession that is crazy busy during this time of year and also because of work/life balance, which I am convinced isn’t totally possible. But nevertheless, there are things I can do intentionally to make this time of year a more pleasant and joyous one: the one that I think Jesus would want me to have and feel…

And The Greatest Of These Is Charity

During this time of year, we think about the last minute shopping we have to do in order to scratch off those last couple of people we were wanting to get gifts for. It is this time of year that the hustle and bustle makes our minds jaded on what’s most important. I have spokenContinue reading “And The Greatest Of These Is Charity”

Confessions From An Unlikely Grinch

One would think that a youth pastor would probably be the most expectant of the upcoming Advent season and the Christmas holiday. And one would be right to think so. I mean, a youth pastor should be the most excited about Christmas. For Christmas is the time where we reflect on it’s meaning, it’s purpose,Continue reading “Confessions From An Unlikely Grinch”

(scandalous) thoughts about a baby boy

The arrival of Jesus signaled the beginning of a new era. God entered history in a personal way, and made it unmistakably clear that he is on our side, doing everything possible to save us. ~ Eugene Peterson In just a few moments I would like for you to take some time to wrap aroundContinue reading “(scandalous) thoughts about a baby boy”

A Dismantled Season

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV) The time of year that, I believe, gets more flack than any other is the Christmas season. What once used to beContinue reading “A Dismantled Season”