Christ Hold Fast

Upside-Down Kingdom

12/21/15

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By Bonnie Petroschuk

On that night in Bethlehem so long ago, not even your mother who held you in her arms understood that you had come to turn the world upside down in a through-the-looking-glass sort of way.
I Find My Lack of Faith Disturbing

12/18/15

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By Paul Dunk

Every time I place my trust in something smaller than God to give me the peace that only God can give, or prefer myself over my neighbor in thought, word or deed - I demonstrate that my lack of faith is disturbing.
Minimizing Our Healing

12/17/15

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By Paul Dunk

700 years before the first Noel, the prophet Isaiah prophesied that Christ would bear our grief and deliver us in grace. Scholars often refer to Isaiah 52:13-53:12 as the "fifth gospel" because it describes both that Christ was crucified and why Christ was crucified with incredible detail.
The King is Dead. Long Live the King!

12/16/15

1 min read

By Bonnie Petroschuk

While reading Matthew chapter 2 where the story of the Three Kings, Wise Men, or Magi is found, I was captivated by the part King Herod played in the story. Herod, who had befriended Mark Anthony and Octavius, had been given the rule of Palestine and was crowned King of the Jews.
When You Don't Feel Merry

12/14/15

1 min read

By Dominick Santore

Please... don’t say any variation of, “cheer up.” or “look on the bright side.” Don’t invalidate what someone is going through because you may not understand.

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