With new technology, searching family ancestry is becoming increasingly popular. Many people, our family included, found a few surprises in their family trees. And many people would be surprised to learn about some of the members of Jesus’ family tree. Matthew lists forty fathers, but he also includes five mothers,…
Read moreThen the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be…
Read more“6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7…
Read moreAs I was sitting in church this past Sunday, my attention kept going to the manger that was set ever so carefully on the stage. I had noticed that the manger held a baby. As soon as church was over, I wanted to get a closer look at the baby.…
Read moreOur family will soon welcome a new grandchild. Today the gender of the child is often known long before they arrive, and the parents take on the task of choosing a name. This is an important decision that has not been taken lightly by our children. They have carefully researched,…
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