1. The Mystery of God's Incarnation

    book
    12/29/20
    6 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Christmas-time is the bold proclamation that God was born to save sinners.
    The Mystery of God's Incarnation

  2. Waiting with Simeon

    book
    12/24/20
    9 mins
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    By Kyle G. Jones
    We’ve hung on every whisper of hope that this way of life would end and a new one would rise to take its place.
    Waiting with Simeon

  3. Are You the One Who Is to Come?

    book
    12/23/20
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    People do not seek the gospel because they want to, but because God’s Word drives them to it.
    Are You the One Who Is to Come?

  4. O Emmanuel: Christmas in the Garden of Eden

    book
    12/23/20
    13 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the last of this series, is on “O Emmanuel.”
    O Emmanuel: Christmas in the Garden of Eden

  5. O King of the Nations: Unity Deeper than Politics, Race, or Nationality

    book
    12/22/20
    12 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the sixth in the series, is on “O King of the Nations.”
    O King of the Nations: Unity Deeper than Politics, Race, or Nationality

  6. To Us a Child is Born: Prince of Peace

    book
    12/21/20
    11 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Christian peace is not the absence of problems, but it is the presence of God amid our pain and sorrows.
    To Us a Child is Born: Prince of Peace

  7. The Christmas King

    book
    12/21/20
    6 mins
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    By Brad Soenksen
    The Christmas King is the Son-of-God-King who stands as a forever reminder that as God, he is powerfully and eternally for us. Yet, this same King, who is also from David’s human offspring, is our human Brother.
    The Christmas King

  8. O Key of David: A Tale of Two Politicians and an Unorthodox Sheriff

    book
    12/20/20
    13 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the fourth in the series, is on “O Key of David.”
    O Key of David: A Tale of Two Politicians and an Unorthodox Sheriff

  9. O Root of Jesse: Family Scandals and Déjà Vu

    book
    12/19/20
    14 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the third in the series, is on “O Root of Jesse.”
    O Root of Jesse: Family Scandals and Déjà Vu

  10. We Are His People

    book
    12/18/20
    8 mins
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    By Jason Lang
    Jesus came to save you from your sins and this is Good News of Great Joy for all people, including you and me.
    We Are His People

  11. Waiting with Hannah

    book
    12/17/20
    13 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Hannah’s story is the story of God’s great reversal.
    Waiting with Hannah

  12. The Scandal of the Incarnation

    book
    12/17/20
    4 mins
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    By Matt Johnson
    If we want a true depiction of the Christmas story, we ought to consider the scandal of the coming of Jesus.
    The Scandal of the Incarnation
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