Once, we were separated from God. But, because of Christmas - because of Jesus - we have been brought near. Walk slowly through the Christmas story this Advent, as we look at how God not only invites us to come near, but through Jesus' example, also teaches us how. Consider Mary; Jesus' radical nearness begins as a baby growing in a mother's womb, being nourished by her body, comforted by her arms. It doesn't get any more near than that. This 25-day...