As I was contemplating the possibility of this article in light of our current national situation, the thought came to me that one word defines the coming of Christ into the world: LIE! "What?" you may be thinking. Let's look into it.

Why did God send his Son into the world? Well, there are several reasons, including personally identifying with our human beingness. For example, we read in John 4, the recording of his encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well: "Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily (have you ever felt weary?) beside the well at noontime" (John 8:6). Or, how about a c...