Category Archives: Christmas Traditions

The Wise Men’s Reaction

Posted on December 16, 2019 by

Series: “Reactions to Christ’s Birth” (post #4) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born … Continue reading →

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“Christian Verses” Podcast: Luke 2:11

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

The new podcast centers around Luke 2:11 and deals with the simplicity of the Christmas message. It was a simple message — “A Savior is born to you this day” — first delivered to a simple group of people: shepherds. … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Childhood (post #2 of 3)

Posted on October 23, 2019 by

When last we left Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus, they were in Jerusalem in the Jewish temple performing a couple of important services per the Mosaic law. At this point, Jesus is 40 days old and has been circumcised … Continue reading →

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It’s a Pleasure Doing Business With You

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

Two women were walking down the street of a large city. It was Christmastime and the storefront windows were all decked out for the holiday in an attempt to lure in the shoppers. The dress-store window featured a Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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A Changed Heart

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Each year at this time many thousands of people participate in Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree program. The names of the children of inmates are placed as “angel ornaments” on Christmas trees in churches, businesses, and shopping malls. Along with each … Continue reading →

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Take The Christmas Quiz

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

Here are 20 questions (actually 21) that come out of the Bible’s Christmas story. I gave this quiz to the folks at my church. You take it and see how you do. Each question is worth 5 points and the extra … Continue reading →

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Some Things To Remember This Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2009 by

An old legend tells of how Satan and his demons once threw a Christmas party for themselves. As the party was ending and the demons were heading out to begin their worldwide activity again, one demon jokingly said to Satan, … Continue reading →

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What Should a Christian Do About Christmas Trees & Santa Claus?

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series: (post #4) This will be the last post in our series on the origins of our Christmastime traditions. With this one, however, I don’t want to deal with any more origins of any more traditions. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees, Santa, Bing Crosby, & Charlie Brown

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series: (post #3) We’re in a series on the origins of our Christmastime traditions. With the first post, I covered the subjects of the winter solstice and Saturnalia. With the second, I explained the effect the … Continue reading →

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Constantine & Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

“The Origins of the Christmas Holiday” series: (post #2) With yesterday’s post I began a series on the origins of the traditions of our Christmas holiday. That post explained the winter solstice and the Roman holiday known as Saturnalia. Now, with today’s … Continue reading →

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