“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them,…
Read moreIsrael waited for a king, their Messiah. They longed for Him to come, to rescue them from the oppression of their world. When He came they didn’t recognize Him. They looked for a king, God sent a babe. They expected a palace, He came to a stable. They looked…
Read moreAs I sit here, I look around and see the remnants of Christmas. Torn open gift boxes in the corner. Strands of ribbon on the floor. Christmas tree standing in the dark. Half empty cookie tins. Most years, I have already packed things up and cleaned up by now. But…
Read moreI was determined this year to keep my focus on the One who made this day famous. The One who started this celebration with His birth so long ago. The One whose name fills the title of this special day – Christ mas. I tried hard to not…
Read more“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made…
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