Category: Christmas
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The Timeless Story of Christmas: Reflections on Jesus’ Birth
Introduction As we gather for this festive season our homes are filled with the warmth of family, perhaps surrounded by children and grandchildren. The Christmas tree stands adorned with twinkling lights, its branches sheltering a collection of brightly wrapped packages. Laughter, good food, and festive fun are the order of the day. Yet, amidst these…
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Bridging Testaments: The Christmas Narrative
The story of Christmas is more than a heartwarming narrative about a young family and their special baby; it is a pivotal event bridging the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This unity, often overlooked, is essential to understanding the full story of Jesus Christ that spans the entire Bible. At the heart of…
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Twelve Things That Will Surprise You About Christmas
A popular Christmas song you might hear during the season would be the twelve days of Christmas. You know the one – “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Let me change this up just a little this year as I present the twelve things people generally get wrong about…
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Temple Encounter with Simon and Anna: A Christmas Story
The story of Jesus’ birth is told with profound simplicity in the Gospel of Luke. It narrates the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the appearance of angels to shepherds, and the humble beginnings of the Messiah. Within this larger narrative, the Bible often presents smaller, yet significant stories, that shine light on the miraculous…