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The Christmas Story Revisited, Part 3 ~ Oh Little Hometown of Bethlehem
It’s hard to believe that we’re at week 3 of our Revisiting the Christmas Story series for 2024. And it’s difficult to approach this week’s session without thinking about
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The Christmas Story Revisited, Part 3 ~ Oh Little Hometown of Bethlehem
It’s hard for us “Westerners” to relate to what day-to-day life in Bethlehem was like for those living there when Joseph and Mary arrived, but if we’re to understand the
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Very Small Lights vs. A Very Dark World
The closing portion of our church’s Christmas program always includes a candle lighting service. It takes my mind back to the first time I ever witnessed it. Years ago, my
Let There Be Light!
In these dark days filled with “news” that is so often manipulated and cloaked with deceptive obfuscation, a couple of events come to mind whose lessons about truth and light, though not new, are worth repeating. One of those took … Continue reading