The incarnation is more than an article of faith reserved for theological textbooks. It is a statement about the manner …
Was Jesus Christ born on December 25th?
Richard Giles is the author of several books regarding worship and creative liturgical space. Now living in Tynemouth, England, he …
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Las Posadas
by Chris Yaw The celebration is a reenactment of Mary’s and Joseph’s search for lodging in Bethlehem. In the classic Las …
Christmas Song, Carol, Hymn: What’s the Difference?
Whether you call it a Christmas song, a Christmas hymn, or a Christian carol, sing to the glory of God during the season leading …
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Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All
How can we ignore the sights and sounds of Christmas bombarding us, and focus on this holy time? How can we give in the true …
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Christmas in July: Early Pageant Planning
Summer Church School is well on its way. The Youth Mission Trip is over and all our young people and their …
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A Thrill of Hope: An Art-based Study for Advent & Christmas
We are big fans of John August Swanson. His art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original …
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Massacre of the Innocents
"Perhaps no event in the gospel more determinatively challenges the sentimental depiction of Christmas than the death of these …
At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a …
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Reflection: Why I’m not Decorating for Christmas this Year
I’m not lowering my expectations, I’m re-arranging them. Where once it was cooking and decorating, it is now laughter, …
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