“Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35) His Birth in History Jesus Christ was born into this world, not from it. He did not evolve out of history; He came into history from the outside. Jesus Christ is not the best human […]
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Martin Luther Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep, I too must sing, with joyful tongue, That sweetest ancient cradle song, Glory to God […]
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There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 Fifty years ago A Charlie Brown Christmas was first broadcast on American television. Some network executives thought it would be ignored, while others worried that quoting the Bible would offend viewers. Some wanted its creator, Charles Schulz, […]
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Just before Christmas, a father called his grown daughter and said, “there is something I need to tell you. I’m leaving your mother. I’m going to get a divorce.” The daughter replied, “Dad, don’t do anything until I get there. I’m going to get my brother and we’re flying home right away. Don’t do anything […]
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Christmas can be a troubling time for many. A young girl prayed, “Forgive us our Christmases as we forgive those who Christmas against us.” A man went Christmas shopping – looking for a scarf. The salesperson brought him a lovely scarf. How much it is, he asked. $75. He replied, “$75?!?” Don’t you have anything […]
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