The Birth of a King
Jesus was born in a world dominated by Rome and its rulers, led by its first emperor, Caesar…
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Every Knee Shall Bow
John Hopkins, Jr. was perplexed. He knew that the Christmas season was a time to give gifts. But,…
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Giving as Worship
In a famous prayer written in the 13th century, St. Francis of Assisi observed that “it is in…
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From Heaven Above
Martin Luther thought about his young son, Hans. It was 1531, and Luther, the great reformer,…
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Joyful, Joyful
Henry van Dyke had experienced many inspirational moments, as a navy chaplain, pastor, and author…
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Reigning Because of God’s Gift
Paul wrote that death reigned on earth because of the sin of Adam. But God changed everything by…
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People Who Walk in Darkness
Night was central to Jesus’ birth. It was at night when the magi, studying the stars, discovered…
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A Move of the Spirit
To many in the world, the Christmas season is dominated by angels and shepherds, wise men, Mary,…
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Fulfilling God’s Plan
On this day in 1877, 53-year-old Anton Bruckner stood before the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to…
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Hope
Paul wrote his letter to the Romans during the reign of Rome’s fifth emperor, Nero Augustus…
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