Isaiah 2:1-4 is one of the traditional Christmas Advent readings, yet it seems to be misplaced. It seems to be about something totally unrelated to the Christmas story. "The vision that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem:2 In the last daysthe mountain of the Lord’s house will be establishedat the top of … Continue reading Advent – HOPE
Tag: Why Christmas
Why Jesus? Why Christmas?
Without its backdrop the Christmas story is emptied of its true purpose and power. A story of love, divine intervention, and good news, without the why. A story without a story. A story with no context. A story in danger of being dismissed for lack of relevance. First, the backdrop, takes us back, beyond the … Continue reading Why Jesus? Why Christmas?
The wonder of it all
Do you still stop and wonder at Christmas? As I get older the wonder seems to be increasing. I've read the scriptures, heard the story, sung the carols, spoken at carol services countless times, and it never ceases to amaze me. The simplicity, the glory, the heights, the depths, the love, the mercy, the grace. … Continue reading The wonder of it all
Christmas is coming
Can you imagine a world without Christmas? A world where Jesus had never been born? A world without the Christian faith? The impact of that first Christmas has been huge. It has impacted thousands, millions, even billions as they have come to know Jesus as their Saviour and Lord, and many more by its influence … Continue reading Christmas is coming
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