Tag: bible
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23. BEHOLD: The Abundance
How many lights have you seen in the past few weeks? How many cookies have you eaten? Are there people in your life that you’ve seen, cared for, and appreciated lately? What a blessing. What a gift. Is Christ in your life? Does the Lord ever provide for you? Are there moments when the Lord’s…
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22. BEHOLD: The Settling
Settle down. These are words children hear as they leap around the house in anticipation of presents, cookies, parties, and celebrating. They are also words many of us adults need to hear. Settle down. Take a rest. Be at peace. Don’t rush so much. More than that, though: be settled in your soul with the…
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21. BEHOLD: The Unifier
Treaties are signed, even temporarily, for Christmas. In families and between countries, the agreement to live in peace for even just a short time is often made for the holidays. People step out of their normal routines, paying more attention to the needy and giving more than any other time of the year. At Christmas,…
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20. BEHOLD: The Song
Do you hear what I hear? Hark the herald angels sing! Unto us a child is born. In that little town of Bethlehem. On a cold winter’s night that was so deep, it came upon a midnight clear. Oh, Holy night! All is calm, all is bright. On Mary’s lap He is sleeping. Down in…
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19. BEHOLD: The Coming
Places to go, people to see. We’re on the run, dashing through the (snow? Please?) At the time of Christ’s coming, it seems we’re all going somewhere. Do you know the feeling? As you grab your keys and try to balance your stuff in hand while you scramble out the door, the sense of going…
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18. BEHOLD: The Re-arranger
There are certain things required, in many people’s minds, to build the perfect Christmas. From the tree to the gifts to the food to the company, every piece fits just so to create beloved traditions and memories. To make it all fit, couches get pushed back. Coat racks get cleared off the rack. Space is…
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17. BEHOLD: The Surprise
Shh, it’s a surprise. That’s what we say when we pick out unexpected gifts and tell others about them before Christmas day. On Christmas morning, we want our loved ones to open their gifts and light up with delight over the surprises inside. We make goodies for friends and randomly bring cookies to work, just…
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15. BEHOLD: The Calm
Crazy days. Crazy illnesses, crazy injuries. Crazy times with students. Crazy plans to keep up with. Crazy lots to get done. Crazy excitement ahead. Everything is crazy these days. Has anyone else hit that point yet? Regardless of the careful planning ahead, Christmas always seem to come with craziness. It must have during the first…
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14. BEHOLD: The One Worthy
You better be good, for goodness’ sake. You’ll get coal in your stocking if you aren’t nice this year. You’d better make this Christmas one to remember, or you could ruin it for everyone. Be worthy: it’s what Christmas is all about. Except…at Christmas we remember Christ coming. The only one of whom we can…
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13. BEHOLD: The Author and Editor
Oh, the stories that come with Christmas! Tales of wild festivities, hilarious memories, and sentimental moments. At Christmas we also face stories we’d rather not; disappointing and painful memories are often whispering in the background. One story we also hear tells of Christ’s coming to earth to save us. This is the greatest story, and…