Sunday Teaching: Exodus Christmas—John 8:34-36
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A Christmas Meditation
For many, Christmastime is a season to celebrate family and friendships, traditions and prosperity, kindness and generosity. But a select few refuse to let the goodness of these elements mask the true greatness of Christmas—they are not so easily satisfied. Fortunately, Christmas provides them with this opportunity. Christ has come! So we can know God! (7 Minutes/1900 Words)
Read moreHow Jesus Shepherds You (Mark 6:33-44)
How Jesus Shepherds You
(Mark 6:33-44)
Imagine being there. Put yourself in the scene. Imagine wishing so badly to see Jesus that, when you heard that was his boat out on the water, and when you saw the winds slow his journey, you stopped everything and ran to his destination ahead of him. (11 Minutes/2800 Words)
Read moreThe First Christmas
The First Christmas
As we stand on the precipice of a new year, we are bound to look back upon our current one. We might discover darkness and difficulty, pain and agony. We might also find light and joy, gladness and goodness. But, since our world labors under the pangs of the curse, travail and hurt lies in the wake of this year. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read more# 24 Exile Pastors (1 Peter 5:1-5)
# 24 Exile Pastors (1 Peter 5:1-5)
Read moreJesus' First and Second Comings -- Humble vs. Glorious (Luke 2:8-9)
Jesus' First and Second Comings - Humble vs. Glorious
(Luke 2.8-9)
Ancient Israelites didn't have a romanticized view of shepherds. Their life was not glamorized or coveted. But someone had to do the job, and outside of Bethlehem during the year of Augustus' census, a small group of unnamed shepherds gathered to do theirs. (3 Minutes/900 Words)
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