Six months after the angel, Gabriel, announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zacharias, he appeared unto Mary, Elisabeth’s cousin (Zacharias’ wife). On this occasion he would pronounce the great tidings that she would miraculously give birth to Israel’s Messiah: “Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And behold, thou shaltContinue reading “Mary’s Conception”
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Is Christ in My Christmas?
Luke records for us one of the most familiar passages in all the Scriptures, the birth of Christ. It begins, “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed…And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. AndContinue reading “Is Christ in My Christmas?”
Have You Considered This?
This past week we celebrated Christmas. I imagine that most, if not all, have some concept of what is the true meaning of Christmas. But have we really stopped to consider the truth of the matter? Every year it seems our senses to its wonder dull just a little bit more. The decorations, the sales,Continue reading “Have You Considered This?”
From the Chaplain 