I’m no astronomer. I’m not an expert on the night sky in any way, shape, or form. I’ve never owned even the most basic telescope.
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“ A Charlie Brown Christmas” debuted on national prime-time television on December 9, 1965. Fifty-seven years later, the beloved animated production,
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While the Apostle John doesn’t offer the details of the nativity as did Matthew and Luke, these verses contain the very heart of Christmas. God became one of us.
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In his book, In the Eye of the Storm, Max Lucado tells the following story: February 15, 1921. New York City. The operating room of the Kane Summit Hospital. A doctor is performing an appendectomy.
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Bing Crosby’s rendition of “White Christmas” isn’t merely one of my seasonal favorites, it is in fact the best-selling single of all time. There’s something about snow on Christmas that resonates with nearly everyone.
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One of my favorite holiday albums is Michael W. Smith’s 1989 masterpiece, Christmas. And one of my favorite songs on the album is “All Is Well.”
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With these familiar words the gospel writer, Luke, begins his narrative of the Christmas story: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
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In the church I first attended after coming to faith in Christ, people often spoke of the Bible as a kind of instruction manual for life. Something to consult for advice. Yet, while the Bible does provide insight and wisdom, what if it was more than that?
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The Apostle John’s description of the incarnation is one of the greatest pieces of theology ever penned. The eternal Son of God, at a point in time, left the halls of heaven where He had reigned in glory and became a human being.
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I was struck once again this year by how often bells are the theme of Christmas songs. There’s “The Carol of the Bells,” “Christmas Bells are Ringing,” “Silver Bells,” “Jingle Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock.” Bells and Christmas seem to go hand in hand. Have you ever wondered where the idea of Christmas bells came from?
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Christmas. It’s many things: familiar carols, bright lights, seasonal decorations, family gatherings, great food, and special worship services. It’s also the time when we can give gifts to those we love – with the hope that we’ll hear the words, “It’s just what I needed.”
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