Issue 12 / December 25, 2014Editors’ Note Shipping the GospelThe relative sophistication of ancient travel is a key to the spread of the gospel. / David Parish When Grace Goes Down Like SoupThe ancient food is a leveler and a great comfort. / Katelyn Beaty The Miracle of Exponential GrowthFor one thing, it would take us 100 billion years to grow up otherwise. / Andy Walsh When Eternity Played by the CalendarA Christmas prayer / Mark Galli Wonder on the WebLinks to amazing stuff