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Little Boy Jesus
During the incarnation, the Son of God gave up some characteristics of divinity. God’s Spirit was on him but he was born and grew up in the manner that all children do. He was acquainted with grief and sorrow, subject … Continue reading
Epiphany
We celebrate Epiphany in January to mark the fact that it took the wise men some time – a considerable amount of time – to reach Jesus and finally worship him. The shepherds looked for Jesus, found him, and immediately … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethlehem, Epiphany, gold frankincense and myrrh, Herod, magi, Matthew 2, wise men
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Simeon and Anna
A week after Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary brought him to the temple as prescribed by the Law. Simeon was directed to the temple that day by the Holy Spirit, Anna was a prophetess who was always at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Anna, Consolation of Israel, light of revelation to Gentiles, Luke 2, Simeon
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Christmas Card Theology
The images on our cards and our Christmas displays/decorations are useful but they do not tell the whole story.
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 6, Exodus 6, I will be your God, Jeremiah 7, Revelation 21, You will be my people
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Peace on Earth
You can have peace in a world that does not know peace. We can live in God’s peace on the earth now and in the coming Kingdom. The shepherds in Luke 2 exemplify hearing and responding to the Gospel.
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Tagged angels, Goodwill to men, Luke 2, peace on earth, Shepherds, The Gospel
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Good Tidings of Great Joy
Then 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.” Luke 2:10 NKJV
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Tagged "Glory to God in the highest...", Advent, Angels candle, heavenly host, Joy, Luke 2, Shepherds
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More Than Belief
On the Second Sunday of Advent we light the Bethlehem Candle and think about the kind of faith Mary and Joseph had to follow God despite their circumstances.
A New Hope
I don’t know what happened last year but looking back at the website archives reminded me that I did not get to preach on the first Sunday of Advent back in 2019. I had a sermon prepared and wrote up … Continue reading
Keeping the Weeks of Advent
The Advent season has been a regular part of our worship service for a few years. It is a season of preparation that help us focus on the tings that are most important. If you are unfamiliar with Advent this … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, communion, special service, The Lord's Supper, worship
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The Day of the Lord
Remember the words of the prophets and the teachings of the Apostles when scoffers ask “when is the Lord returning? Things continue as they always have.” A thousands years is like a day to the Lord. He is not slack … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Peter 3, Day of the Lord, reserved for judgement, scoffers
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