Category Archives: Christmas
Must we believe the Virgin Birth?
While most everyone is excited about celebrating Christmas, I fear that very fewer actually believe in the Virgin Birth of the Son of God the Son as proclaimed in the Bible. It was the prophet Isaiah predicted this, and the … Continue reading
Powerful, post-Christmas pondering
I hope you have 3 minutes to read something profound — which perfectly fits this present post-Christmas “downtime”… Hopeful Post-Christmas Melancholy (Author: Jon Bloom, at DesiringGod.org blog) Each year Christmas night finds members of my family feeling some melancholy. After … Continue reading
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Christ came, full of grace & truth
JOHN 1:14 says, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” This speaks of the incarnation (“God taking on … Continue reading
Thou Who Wast Rich….
My favorite song of the season this year…. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour, All for love’s sake becamest poor; Thrones for a manger didst surrender, Sapphire-paved courts for stable floor. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour, All … Continue reading
Jesus is the reason for this?
In the midst of our culture’s materialistic fervor during the “holiday season” does it help for believers to chine in, “Jesus is the reason for the season”? I think Warren Cole Smith — (writing in WORLD Magazine) draws a helpful … Continue reading
Advent, Season of Light
Sunday begins the season of Advent (the 4 weeks prior to Christmas Day). As we celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God, the Light of the world, advent becomes a ‘season of light’ in many ways. The great American … Continue reading
Post-Christmas wisdom
A key leader at Desiring God ministries is Jon Bloom. He has written a few thoughts for families to remember after Christmas has passed. May this bless you…. Each year Christmas night finds members of my family feeling some melancholy. … Continue reading
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Why Do We Have Christmas Trees? The history behind evergreens, ornaments, and holiday gift giving. by Edwin & Jennifer Woodruff Tait (at ChristianHistory.net) The evergreen tree was an ancient symbol of life in the midst of winter. Romans decorated their … Continue reading
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