Posts with the tag “christmas”
Daring to Be Different During the Holidays
by Patrick Swayne on December 23rd, 2023
Jesus calls his followers to be as different to those in the world as light is to darkness or as salt is to a palate. Congregationally, how can we be different during holiday seasons in a way that makes a difference? Read More
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Away in a Manger, or Alive in Your Heart?
by Patrick Swayne on December 24th, 2022
Ironically, since December 25 falls on a Sunday this year, several religious groups will be closing their doors for Christmas, a day that was created to honor Jesus. Could it be that in seeking to honor Jesus, some have missed the point? Let's open our Bibles and consider Christmas. Read More
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Christmas Gifts and the Gift of Salvation
by Patrick Swayne on December 16th, 2022
Christmas books and movies commonly suggest that we get gifts when we're good and don't when we're bad. Is that really how gifts work? More importantly, is that how the gift of salvation works? Read More
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