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A Overlooked Ingredient in the Christmas Story
Many words have been inked about the Son of God becoming a human being in the Christmas story. However, I seldom read of one aspect of the story, one important reason that’s left unmentioned, of why Jesus had to be … Continue reading
A Missing Ingredient in the Christmas Story
Many words have been inked about the Son of God becoming a human being in the Christmas story. However, I seldom read of one aspect of the story, one important reason that’s left unmentioned, of why Jesus had to be … Continue reading
There’s a song in the air!
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with There’s a Song in the Air. It was written by Josiah G. Holland in the 1800s. There’s a song in the air! … Continue reading
Isaiah 9 Meditation: A Son is Given
Here is my chapter breakdown for Isaiah 9: 1-3 From gloom to gladness 4-5 Breaking the yoke, the rod of their oppressor 6-7 A divine son is given, and his government of peace will increase 8-21 God is angry with proud Israel The end … Continue reading
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Some of the most enduring hymns contain a treasure-trove of scripture framing the whole. So it is with “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” It was written by Charles Wesley, with classical composer Felix Mendelssohn adding the tune. Charles, drawing from his … Continue reading
Christian: Do you hesitate to observe Easter or Christmas?
I listened to a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was preached to a congregation which met at 6am at the church outside on Easter morning. To them, the sunrise was a reminder of the dawn of Jesus’ … Continue reading
Mary, did you know
Reflections on the Christmas story Luke 1:26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the … Continue reading
Enter Christmas Prepared
As we enter this Christmas season, let’s do it from the solid foundation of scripture. (But then that’s how we’re to approach all of life, isn’t it?) So, what does the Bible say about the Christ Child? We already know … Continue reading
For to us a child is born
About 700 years before the Word was made flesh, God revealed details about the Savior of the world so we would know what He would be like. In Isaiah 9:6–7 we find these words: For to us a child is … Continue reading
How do we harmonize the nativity accounts of Matthew 2 and Luke 2?
Some Bible scholars have tried to harmonize the birth stories of Jesus in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. When they have been unable to do so, they have concluded that the stories are fictional, myths, merely figurative. Most of … Continue reading
Does God care about the Christmas holiday?
Does God care about us displaying Christmas trees? Does He require that we put on happy faces for the holidays? Do we need to put up Christmas lights? Are we to be ashamed if we don’t have a scene of … Continue reading
