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“Journey to Bethlehem” A Poem by Barbara Neiman
“Road to Jerusalem” Watercolor by Amy J Heath Have you made your journey to Bethlehem? Have you knelt at the manger simply to adore him? Have you looked into those solemn, yet wise, All-knowing baby’ eyes? I have . . . I went all alone, And knelt down before him. I simply…
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What is a Shepherd? by Jenny Anderson
“Shepherds Encounter” By Ann Jackson Hello, my name is Jenny Anderson, and I am a student in Seattle Bible College, studying to be a Pastor. The creative Team was asked to write short stories about Christmas, and I chose to write from the perspective of the shepherds and where I am at in my studies.…
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“The Real Meaning of Christmas” by Dennis Morrison
In South America on a large cattle ranch there lived a little boy named Haroldo. His biggest dream in life was to be a cowboy and rope and herd cattle just like his dad. With only 15 days until Christmas, Haroldo was busily writing Santa Claus asking him for a wooden rocking horse with a…
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“A Christmas Story of Probable Paradoxes” by John Woodbery
A paradox is a contradiction of what seems to be one way but in reality, is something else. The Christian philosopher C.S. Lewis explained that when people encounter what leads to a controversy or rejection by the words or actions of another person, usually the offending person’s words or behavior (the excuse) for their conduct…
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“Christmas Traditions in Food” by Jervae Brooks
Lutefisk Anyone? The beautiful season of Christmas evokes memories and traditions like no other time of the year. Nativity scenes and singing carols. Lights and decorations. Gifts, greeting cards, and parties. There’s a store in Leavenworth that sells Christmas decorations of every kind all year long! Oh, and don’t forget the cookies! We love it…
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“Saint Nicholas” The Amazing History of a Christian Saint by Tom Giesecke. M.D.
“Saint Nicolas in Blue” Colored Pencil by Raisa Estrada Yes, Virginia, there was a Santa Claus, but he was Christian, kinder, and more courageous than the current caricature of commercialized Christmas time. In this article I endeavor to summarize what I found to be the few fairly firm historical facts in stories about Nicholas of…
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“It’s About the Message” by Joyce Olsen
Positioned in a valley beneath the Cascade Mountains in Western Oregon, my 40-acre childhood home playground included a river bordering the south of the property, meadows, and a forested area. My parents were devout members of a conservative denomination—a giving, loving, and serving community of believers. Considered impoverished by the world’s standards, Dad and Mom…
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“Hearts of Awe and Wonder” by Deb Mathews
“Heart of Praise” Acrylic by Amy J Heath I love every part of the Christmas story. God could have announced the birth of His Son to kings and queens, or to the Pharisees first, but He chose to tell the simple shepherds watching over their flocks by night. Wise shepherds, indeed, as they immediately wanted…