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Jan
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Faith sees the cross of Christ. Hope sees His resurrection. And love sees one another, our neighbors, and even our enemies. Amen. Pastor Matt…
31
Dec
God’s Christmas Card
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son…” (John 3:16). This picture (below) was taken on Christmas Morning, and I felt as though it was God’s Christmas card. The only thing hanging on my living room wall is that crucifix. The rest of the “card” is the result of the sun […]
21
Dec
Mary CHRISTmas
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son” (Luke 2:7). Thought: “Merry Christmas” could also be written, “Mary CHRISTmas,” keeping the focus on Christ and yet remembering to honor His blessed mother. Mary CHRISTmas! Pastor Matt…
14
Dec
The Comings of Christ
“Blessed is He who comes” (Ps. 118:26). This time of year (the end of one Church Year and the beginning of another) we intensify our anticipation of the coming of Christ on the Last Day. And soon we will celebrate Christmas and His coming from heaven the first time. We speak, therefore, of the “first” […]
06
Dec
The Mother of Our Lord
“For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed” (Luke 1:48). The words “Merry Christmas” could also be written, “Mary CHRISTmas,” emphasizing Christ but remembering to honor Mary, the blessed mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. Richard Wurmbrand, a Lutheran pastor, tells this little story: It is said that a Protestant and a […]