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This Was Going to Be My Renaissance Year...

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Posted by Jackie Jarawan on

So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our...

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Tags: grace, purpose, rebirth, dependence, grief

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Posted by Warren Mainard on

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of the heavens.No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin,where meek souls will receive him still the dear Christ enters in. If we can learn anything from jolly ole St. Nicholas, we...

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I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Posted by Warren Mainard on

“And in despair I bowed my head,There is no peace on earth I saidFor hate is strong and mocks the song,Of peace on earth, good will to men” As we assess the year that we have each endured together, yet more separated, isolated and divided than ever we are reminded of the broken...

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We Three Kings (part 2)

Posted by Warren Mainard on

We three kings of Orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar,field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. First we looked at the magical and mysterious Christmas “star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright” which led the wise men to the Christ...

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We Three Kings (part 1)

Posted by Warren Mainard on

O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light. The Christmas Star. It is the crowning jewel of the Christmas tree. We love the Star of Bethlehem, the mystery and the magic of it all. The mysterious visitors...

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Posted by Warren Mainard on

Come, Desire of nations, come, fix in us thy humble home; rise, the woman’s conquering Seed, bruise in us the serpent’s head. Adam’s likeness, Lord, efface; stamp thine image in its place.   One of the most intriguing stanzas from this popular Christmas Carol...

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O Come O Come Emmanuel

Posted by Warren Mainard on

O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem, unto your own and rescue them!From depths of hell your people save, and give them victory o'er the graveOne of the more hauntingly beautiful of all the songs of Advent, O Come, O Come Emmanuel begins each of its seven verses by using an Old Testament moniker for...

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O Holy Night

Posted by Warren Mainard on

"Truly He taught us to love one another / His law is love and His gospel is peace / Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother / And in His name all oppression shall cease"Let us begin this joyful journey through our favorite Christmas Carols and the lyrics which cause our spirits...

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A Different Kind of Ruler

Posted by Warren Mainard on

  "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28   In 2020, it has been impossible to escape the tension and division of politics.  No matter your political leanings, you have likely been...

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Effective Gospel Delivery

Posted by Warren Mainard on

“our Gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction…” 1 Thessalonians 1:5   We have come to develop high expectations for delivery.  Whether it is a package, meal or bouquet of flowers, we expect...

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