Scripture – John 1: 1–14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14a) When we eat our Christmas meal, our family will gather around a big, round oak table that has been in the family since our…
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December 25, 2009
Posts Tagged: jesus
December 20, 2009
Advent devotion – December 20, 2009
Scripture – Luke 1:46–55 It’s no wonder Jesus grew up to be something of a revolutionary. Listen to the song he learned at his mother’s knee: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior ….
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December 15, 2009
A Christmas prayer 2009
A Christmas prayerGod of glory and God of grace, God who creates and loves us all, God whose Holy Spirit gives us gifts for faithful living, You come to us in a child, Born in Bethlehem, a humble city in…
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October 14, 2009
Jesus and the Nonviolent Revolution
Plough Publishing House has made available the book Jesus and the Nonviolent Revolution [PDF] by André Trocmé [PDF]. It may be read online or downloaded. André, and his wife Magda, were Huguenots – French Reformed Christians. They were also pacifists….
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September 17, 2009
Peacemaking among the early followers of Jesus
Here is a study resource that addresses the question “Is Christianity a Nonviolent Faith?” [PDF] Written by the Rev. Tim Simpson of Jacksonville, Florida, the resource explores the witness to nonviolence and peace in the New Testament and the writings…
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December 24, 2008
On this night we gather
On this night bellies spasm with hunger winter seeps into the bones of people with no homes thoughts turn to Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and places between and beyond people plot violence children watch parents die of AIDS, wondering when their turn…
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December 20, 2008
A Child Is Coming – A Christmas Prayer
Here is another prayer for Advent and Christmas. This one is by Tedd Roos of Lakewood, Ohio. Heavenly Father, in the midst of the bustle and noise of the season, help us pause. Help us take a breath and rest…
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