A baby can change everything.

I certainly learned that this year. The arrival of our son marked a major shift in the history of our family. Things would never be the same—not for us, anyway.

Today, we celebrate the arrival of a different baby, after which things would never be the same for anyone. God With Us, Immanuel, has come. The birth of Christ changed the course of history itself and the hearts of countless many.

He is the greatest gift that could ever have been given, and today especially, I cherish his presence here with us. Jesus is born! And because of that, we celebrate.

Life is filled with marvelous gifts, big and small, the best of which are the people who make our lives rich. I’m thankful for my son, my wife, my dog, family, friends, and for all the kind people I get to interact with and learn from daily, including you. My heart is full this holiday.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!