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Hope in the Coming Messiah: God With Us
Christ's Birth · Christmas · Christmas Music · God with us · Hope · Isaiah · Joseph · O Come O Come Emmanuel

Hope in the Coming Messiah: God With Us

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In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s easy to forget that the heart of Advent is not just about celebration but longing. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” one of the oldest and most cherished Christmas hymns, captures this beautiful tension. Written originally by monks over 1,000 years ago, it echoes God’s people’s… Continue reading Hope in the Coming Messiah: God With Us

top view of a family praying before christmas dinner Joyfully Celebrate Christ’s Birth Through Feasting
Christ's Birth · Christmas · Feast · Joy · Passover · Purim

Joyfully Celebrate Christ’s Birth Through Feasting

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One way we can joyfully celebrate the birth of Christ is through feasting. It may seem an odd way to worship; through eating, but it has been a part of Christian heritage for thousands of years. In the Old Testament, we see the Israelites celebrating many feasts. From the Passover to Purim to the feasts… Continue reading Joyfully Celebrate Christ’s Birth Through Feasting