Category Archives: Christmas

“O Come, Let Us Adore Him!”

Posted on December 1, 2015 by David

“Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy” (Psalm 99:5). “Exalt Yahweh our God,” the psalmist sings. Give God the praise, the honor, and the glory, of which only He is worthy. He reigns over … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Christ and Pediatric Cancer–Remembering Sully

Posted on December 24, 2013 by David

In Revelation 12 the Apostle John describes a very different scene of the birth of Jesus. John uses bold, vivid, striking, and startling images. His is a story powerfully and imaginatively revealing the spiritual reality of God’s invasion into his … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts for Your Children

Posted on November 27, 2013 by David

Children add something so special to this season. I have precious childhood memories of Christmas. How precious are the memories, even more so, of our own children and Christmas. Now the grandchildren. As I reflect on Christmases past and present, … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Righteous Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25

Posted on December 24, 2012 by David

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading →

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A Very Different Scene of the Birth of Jesus

Posted on December 22, 2012 by David

In Revelation 12 the Apostle John describes a very different scene of the birth of Jesus than Matthew and Luke. John uses bold, vivid, striking, and startling images. His is a story powerfully and imaginatively revealing the spiritual reality of … Continue reading →

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God’s word is not chained.

Posted on December 15, 2012 by David

“Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for … Continue reading →

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The Grand Miracle–God with Us

Posted on December 26, 2011 by David

Since almost the beginning of time humankind “exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles” (Romans 1:23). Influenced by the nations around them and their time in … Continue reading →

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