Tag Archives: Christmas

The Incarnation

Posted on December 27, 2015 by

Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, December 19th I love Christmas. That’s exactly what I said before writing a series of articles about angels, wise men and the nativity. As a pastor, Bible teacher and religion columnist I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Advent Peace

Posted on December 20, 2015 by

December 20     |     text: Luke 2:8-14 This is the fourth and final Sunday in the Advent season. The theme is Peace and we light the Angels candle. The angels called for  peace on earth. It’s easy for … Continue reading →

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Rethinking the Angelic Choir

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, November 28th Think about all the Christmas cards you receive each year. Imagine for a moment that everything we knew about Christmas was based on the images pictured on those cards. I call that … Continue reading →

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Advent Faith

Posted on December 6, 2015 by

December 6, 2015 text: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 The theme of last week was Hope and we lit the Prophet’s candle in our Advent wreath. This week our theme is Faith and we light the Bethlehem candle. It took great … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2015 by

Originally Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, November 14th     “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18     Please and thank you are magic … Continue reading →

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We Should Be All About Thanksgiving

Posted on November 8, 2015 by

November 8, 2015     |     text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22  Please and thank you are magic words. Did we all learn that rule as children? My wife often says “You attract more flies with honey than vinegar.” The … Continue reading →

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Christians and Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015 by

Originally published in The Calhoun Times October 24, 2015  Anytime I am asked a direct question in the form of “What do Christians believe about (fill in the blank)?” I say it depends on which Christians you ask. Some Christians … Continue reading →

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