Tag Archives: Christmas

a different perspective on the journey of life

Well, Christmas 2012 has passed with a blur … all the build-up and then POOF! … Christmas is over and we’re headed toward the New Year of 2013! Cancer has given me a different perspective on this journey of life. … Continue reading

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FORETOLD and FULFILLED: born in Bethlehem to the throne of David

FORETOLD through the prophet Micah … But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth … Continue reading

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FORETOLD and FULFILLED: the virgin birth

FORETOLD through the prophet Isaiah … Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, ”Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.”  But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not … Continue reading

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Mary’s Song of Praise “magnifying the Lord”

Also known as the ‘The Magnificat’ … from Luke 1:46-55 (ESV).  Mary spoke these words after baby John had leapt for joy in the womb of Elizabeth, Mary’s cousin, at the sound of Mary’s greeting.  Mary couldn’t have been but … Continue reading

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A Christmas challenge: “Everybody knows Jesus …

BUT does He know you?” Recently I have seen this message on several church signs that I’ve passed … and I find it quite biblical … ala the Sermon on the Mount … there is a fine BUT very distinct … Continue reading

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My best Christmas posts – a week in review

So many folks stay busy during the week before Christmas (and oftentimes even the week after), that reading blogs takes a back seat for a while … something that probably needs to occur more often. If you’re like me, the … Continue reading

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The Gift … a tale of reconciliation

He had not been with his children for a very long time … to him it had seemed but a moment … but to the children … centuries. True, he had not spoken to them for some time, at least … Continue reading

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