Sunday December 7
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Hollow Days
Over the next few weeks, you will likely hear scores of reasons for the season. Hallmark-style movies will remind us of the importance of family, the rediscovery of romantic love, or perhaps restoring a community center. (For some reason, Hallmark heroes really dig community centers.) The real reason for the season is, of course, Jesus. We love to hear about the angels and people like Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Each enriches the story. But they are only supporting characters. The Christmas story centers on God being born into the world as a human being, and the redeeming purposes of that birth.
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Bethlehem: Little City Of Spiritual Battle
As Bob Dylan proclaimed in a song filled with Bible prophecy allusions, “the times, they are a-changin’.” Even the increasing frequency and intensity of the signs of the times was foretold, as were the wars and rumors of wars, societal upheaval, and the dread that fills the hearts of those who do not understand the times.
As Bob Dylan proclaimed in a song filled with Bible prophecy allusions, “the times, they are a-changin’.” Even the increasing frequency and intensity of the signs of the times was foretold, as were the wars and rumors of wars, societal upheaval, and the dread that fills the hearts of those who do not understand the times.
