As we focus on the birth of our Lord Jesus, worship seems appropriate. In the midst of busyness and distraction, it is my prayer, as you carve out a few minutes each day, that Christmas worship will lift your spirit and draw you into sweet communion with the One whose birth we celebrate. Let's begin …
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The 8-day festival of Hanukkah is now well underway. (It began Sunday evening.) If you are familiar with Jewish culture, you know that Jews (in general) have a fantastic sense of humor, and they are not shy about poking fun at themselves! Hanukkah is one of the most joyous celebrations on the Hebrew calendar, as …
Welcome back, friends! The Festival of Light (or Dedication), began Sunday at sundown and we focused on the lessons of Hanukkah a couple days ago. But there is so much more to this festive commemoration. Today, we are going to look at both Jewish and Christian perspectives of this joyous occasion. Our friends at Answers …
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Ahhhh....Hanukkah! One of the most joyous times on the Hebrew calendar. Though Hanukkah is not a Biblical feast, we know that Jesus and his family celebrated the joyous occasion. John 10:22-23 tells us Jesus walked in Solomon's porch in the Temple on the Feast of Dedication (an ancient name of Hanukkah). Often Hanukkah is associated …
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