Think of this beautiful book as a "word from the sponsor," a message from the One who first brought you this holiday season, long before it became a marketplace event. For all who observe Christmas with running shoes on, "Ponder the Mystery" invites us to pause, light a candle and consider the mystery and the majesty of the story of the birth of the Child so many years ago. Individuals, families and faith groups are invited to read, share, and contemplate the meaning of this holy event. It is the author's hope that through the words and works of art contained within these pages, each person can come closer to understanding what we really are celebrating. Tomi hopes this book will be part of your Christmas experience, perhaps even becoming a new tradition in your home.