Why Do We Light Candles?
As we enter the Advent season, some might wonder why we light candles in our worship service? Why do we decorate with evergreens and ribbons? The short answer is this: […]
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Angels: Light Shines in the Darkness
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is […]
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Shepherds: God Speaks to Unlikely People
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the […]
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Joseph: Believing the Unbelievable
Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in […]
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Mary: Praise Overshadows Fear
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me […]
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Advent: A Thrill of Hope
My favorite Christmas carol, “O Holy Night,” has a lyric that always seems to resonate with me, and I have a feeling that many of you might need to hear […]