christmas
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Light from Life
In John’s Gospel we get a very different take on the Christmas story. Gone are the historical hooks: the census, the trip to Bethlehem, the wise men and the shepherds. Gone is the picture of Joseph and Mary in the stable. Instead, we are given a broader perspective on proceedings. First of all, we are… Continue reading
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What’s in a gift? What can we bring?
I’ve just returned from a bit of last minute shopping. It’s frantic Friday – everyone is rushing, pushing, searching, trying to put the finishing touches on the event that Christmas has become. I was musing recently about why we give gifts at Christmas. Is it because we think of Jesus as God’s gift to us,… Continue reading