Christmas is such a special time that we use special words to describe it. Around our Advent wreath, we light candles representing Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—beautiful words that capture the spirit of the season. There are others, too: Gloria, Alleluia (which means "Praise the Lord!"), and Noel (which means "birth"). But the word that best describes Christmas is one we rarely use for it. You won’t find it in carols, Christmas cards, or even in the scriptures. That word is SURPRISE! When my children were small, one of the greatest delights of Christmas morning was watching their [READ MORE]