Every single year, the Gospel reading for the festival of Epiphany is from Matthew 2. Matthew is the only writer who tells us about the Wise Men. Have you ever wondered why they are called that?
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Thomas Hawks admitted that he had consumed 10 beers at FedEx field during a Redskins game before climbing into his pickup truck to drive home.
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Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. For our society, Christmas and presents are almost inseparable, and with it, the Christmas tree and the presents are almost inseparable. But do you know how the Christmas tree actually came about?
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The Advent Hymns of Scripture: The Gloria in Excelsis. This song sung to shepherds by the angel host is the part of Jesus’ birth that Luke wants us to experience.
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When I was recently considering my call to southern Arizona, one of the things many people mentioned that they wouldn’t like about living in Arizona is that they don’t have the change in seasons like we do in Wisconsin. But you know, it’s been said that we really only have two seasons in Wisconsin: Winter and Road Construction.
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It’s the second week of Advent and we are looking at another prophecy of Isaiah: the Root of Jesse. There are so many rich connections within this section of God’s Word.
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If you could go back in time, what one thing would change? If you had a remote that could reverse history where would you travel?
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There must be a Giver who is the basis for our thanksgiving. A look at Psalm 100 and the structure of a life of thanksgiving.
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