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Tag Archives: Christmas
“The Burials of These Babies”
“We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming to bring you breaking news from Newtown, Connecticut.” We’ve all heard the tragic news from last Friday’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. In a matter of moments, twenty-six souls stepped out of time and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible truth
Tagged Christmas, God cares, God knows, hope, Jesus, Joe Scarborough, light, Sandy Hook Elementary, School shooting, the Voice Tribute
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Smoldering or Flaming?
A magical moment from a Christmas long, long ago still remains in my heart’s treasure house. You know that room—the one mentioned in Luke [“…But his mother treasured all these things in her heart” (Luke 2:51 NIV)]. I have a … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged change, Christmas, community, faith, high school, Mary the mother of Jesus, memory, motivation, Paul, reunion, Timothy
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A Christmas Classic?
Thanks to a traveling-in-the-car conversation with my friend Chuck, I connected a classic film with a good Christmas message. Are you talking about “What a Wonderful Life?” Nope! How about “White Christmas?” Nope! “Miracle on 34th Street?” I like the … Continue reading
Posted in Special Days
Tagged Cheri Gregory, Christmas, faith, gift giving, God, God's heart, Jesus Christ, the Reason for the Season
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Some Days the Dawn Can’t Come Soon Enough
Gloom. Distress. Darkness. Deep darkness. Depths-of-despair darkness. Depths-of-despair-can’t-stop-the-tears darkness. For the shackled prisoner… …and the grieving widow… …and the abused child… …and the bankrupt businessman… …and the abandoned bride… …and the soldier far from home… …and the lost soul… For … Continue reading
Posted in Special Days
Tagged Addiction, change, Christmas, darkness, Depression, Gospel, Jesus Christ, light, Torment, transformation
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Does “Happy Holidays” Make Your Christian Blood Boil?
Merry Xmas! Seasons Greetings! Happy Holidays! Happy Hannukah! …Kwanzaa! …Boxing Day! I’m sure you could add to the list. In doing a quick on-line search, I discovered two more special days that I like—Bake Cookies Day (December 18th) and National … Continue reading
Posted in Special Days
Tagged Chris Patton, Christian Faith at Work, Christmas, faith, Hannukah, Holiday Greetings, Jesus Christ, Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas
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A Curious Band of Others 