Category: Christmas
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Joy to You and Me
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10). What a message! The angel goes on to say, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11). Don’t you just love this…
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Overwhelmed?
“God’s peace be with you.” She ended the phone call before I could respond, “What? Wait a minute.” The words caught me by surprise. This week of baking, purchasing gifts, rushing children to practices and games, working, and all the activities of the Christmas season had exhausted and overwhelmed me.
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Preparing for Christmas
The second week of Advent in Christian tradition represents peace, a theme prevalent in Christmas stories and Old Testament prophecies about Messiah’s birth.
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What Hope Looks Like
The first week of advent calls us to hope. Nothing spells hope more than observing someone remaining faithful after being passed over for years or experiencing great loss. That’s the story of the priest, Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. Zechariah prayed so many times for a son. A son would bring joy and honor, carry…
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God With Us
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel. Matt. 1:3 Immanuel, literally God with us. Magnificent, wonderful, and unfathomable. Take a few moments and ponder what hope that brings. What hope is inspired in you when you consider the meaning of Jesus name?
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Advent of Light
On December 1st, the Advent calendar tradition begins, dating back to 7th century Christianity. It represents anticipation for Jesus’s birth, symbolizing hope amid darkness.
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