Tag: Christmas
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The Christ of Christmas
The WORD In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Word…
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No Christmas Without Easter
Now is the time to sing, envision, enact, and retell a story of God coming unexpectedly in the worst of times as a baby born poor, born homeless, born to die that all human life might be transformed and dreams made real. It’s God’s Good News — but only because we already know the story…
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In Defense of Christmas Day
There is considerable debate concerning the birth date of Jesus Christ. Many suspect he was born in April or May. Others suggest, and even celebrate, a January birth. Traditionally, of course, we cling to the 25th of December. The earliest recorded celebration of Christmas was in the year 86AD. It was about 40 years later before Christmas became a regular…
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A Christmas Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Christmas Story using this quiz edited from LeadershipU & Probe Ministries. A link to an answer key can be found at the bottom of the page. Click: Answer Key
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A Christmas Reflection
Consider Mary’s response to the angel. The angel has come to Mary and says: “Mary, you are going to give birth to the long-promised Messiah.” This was a unique promise, and unrepeatable. There is something totally unique here: the birth of the eternal second Person of the Trinity into this world. What was her response? But what she…
