Category Archives: Christmas
Christmas Quote Good News 12-24-15
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. For to us a child is born, to us s son is given; And … Continue reading
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Sunday Quote
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son! Hail in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free; to take away transgression, and rule in equity. He comes with … Continue reading
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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day- the Story Behind the Song
by Cindy Bleuler Tucker One of my favorite poems and carols because of the story behind it. The truths, fears, and hopes expressed in this song are just as relevant today as the day Longfellow penned the words. I first … Continue reading
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Providence, Perspective and the Incarnation
by Tony Tucker Originally published in PresChat, December 2002 It was a snowy December 17 afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky back in 1982. I had just completed my final exams at Southern Seminary and was packing up my car to … Continue reading
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Mary: A Life Turned Upside Down
by Cindy Bleuler Tucker This article first appeared in The Chattanooga Valley Preschat, December 2006 Mary was a girl of about 13 or 14. Like most Jewish girls of 1st century Judea, she was betrothed to her future husband. Her … Continue reading
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