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January 22, 1973 was one of the saddest days in American history. It was on that day that the United States Supreme Court announced their infamous decision about abortion in Roe v. Wade, claiming a constitutional right for women to … Continue reading →

Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2 identified many very commendable things about the church in that city. They were doctrinally discerning, diligent in ministry activities, and persevering in serving the Lord.  But there was one overwhelmingly … Continue reading →

If you’re taking note of major seasons in the church year, don’t forget Epiphany.  Not all denominations observe this sequence of seasons, but most at least observe dates nearest the Christas and Easter seasons.  There is no biblical mandate for … Continue reading →

The birth of Jesus Christ is described differently among the four Gospels. Mark makes no reference to it or gives any specifics about it, simply jumping in at the first chapter with Jesus’ public ministry. His account starts with the … Continue reading →

When most people think about Christmas music, they seldom think about Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).  But this greatest of all church musicians has given us a large amount of wonderful music to celebrate the Savior’s birth.  These include not only … Continue reading →

Of all the Christmas songs in print, here’s what one writer has called “the most underrated.”   It was included in the 1990 “Trinity Hymnal,” when the editor found it in a paperback InterVarsity Christian Fellowship songbook.  He had heard it … Continue reading →

If one looks for “contemporary” Christian Christmas songs, there will be a number listed in a web search.  The problem for many folks is that they usually don’t “sound” like Christmas!  We have grown up hearing and singing beautiful traditional … Continue reading →

Many of the traditional dimensions of our Christmas celebrations come from the Victorian era in England.  We picture light Christmas snow falling on carolers as they sing their way through London’s streets on the way to a candle-lit Christmas Eve … Continue reading →

The hope-filled anticipation of Jesus’ coming is one of the great sources of joy that dominates the Christian’s faith and worship.  While we struggle to endure with patience the hardships of this life, we have the sure promise of God … Continue reading →

The Christian faith includes vast treasures of profound theological truths, from the deep mysteries of the incarnation to the incomprehensible dimensions of the relationships of the three persons of the Holy Trinity. And yet at its heart is a very … Continue reading →