Category Archives: Christmas

Jesus’ Childhood (post #1 of 3)

Posted on October 21, 2019 by russellmckinney

The Bible is for the most part silent about the years of Jesus’ childhood. As we all know from the Christmas story, He is born in Bethlehem, wrapped in swaddling clothes, placed in a manger, and visited by shepherds on … Continue reading →

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The Plowing of the Wicked Is Sin

Posted on May 1, 2019 by russellmckinney

A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin. (Proverbs 21:4, N.K.J.V.) It’s easy to understand why God classifies a haughty (conceited) look as sin. It’s equally easy to understand why He classifies a proud … Continue reading →

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Watch

Posted on December 24, 2018 by russellmckinney

Back in the days before every boy and girl had a Smartphone, kids used to wear watches. Watches with the logos of NFL teams were especially popular with young boys. One Christmas, a boy who was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers … Continue reading →

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Unstoppable Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2018 by russellmckinney

Since 1950, Bridgeport, Connecticut, has erected a “Christmas Village” in its Beardsley Park every year at Christmastime. The Village features all kinds of beautiful holiday scenes (elves, reindeer, etc.) in addition to a fellow dressed up as Santa Claus who … Continue reading →

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God’s Gold Star

Posted on December 17, 2018 by russellmckinney

People familiar with American military custom know that a star has long been used as a symbol to represent a loved one. During World War I it became common practice for any family who had a family member in service … Continue reading →

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Something Must Have Happened Here

Posted on December 10, 2018 by russellmckinney

In the early 1800s, an adventurous trapper decided to see for himself what America’s western frontier looked like. Day and night he rode, seeing new sites daily, always trekking westward. Finally he came upon the Grand Canyon, which of course … Continue reading →

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It’s a Pleasure Doing Business With You

Posted on December 5, 2018 by russellmckinney

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 Christmas Acrostic

Posted on December 25, 2017 by russellmckinney

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!! Here’s an acrostic to help you focus on the real “Christmas Story” today: C is for either Child (the child that was conceived in the womb of the virgin Mary and born to her) or Christ (a Messianic title that … Continue reading →

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Christmas & the Absent-Minded Professor

Posted on December 2, 2017 by russellmckinney

Donald L. Deffner, in his book Seasonal Illustrations, tells the story of an absent-minded professor who tended to get so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said to him, “Now Henry, remember, we are … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Christmas Without Money

Posted on December 21, 2016 by russellmckinney

Margery Tallcott tells the story of a memorable Christmas that she and her husband spent with their six-year-old son Pete. It was during the time of America’s Great Depression and money was so tight that the family simply couldn’t afford … Continue reading →

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