Monthly Archives: December 2010

Christmas Shadows

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Pastor John

I was thinking last week about the dark things that we sometimes miss seeing when we talk about the first Christmas.  We overlook that Joseph was about to abandon Mary.  We tend to not talk about the babies that were … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Pastor John

Our scriptures last Sunday focused on the many ways that God had planned the coming of Jesus – and brought those plans to pass.  Have you ever thought about how much God was working behind the scenes to get things … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Christmas – A Struggle of Faith

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Pastor John

Sometimes we forget how much of struggle Christmas was for the first people who experienced it.  I think of the struggle of Mary and Joseph as they made their way to Bethlehem.  I think of the struggles of everyone who … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus Came

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Pastor John

On Sunday we began a new series on the things that we forget about Christmas.  What profound meaning Christmas has!  The reality that the lights, presents, family get-togethers, and other trappings are just trappings is easy to mess up.  It … Continue reading →

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