The Gift of Faith vs. the Grace of Faith
Perhaps the best feature about the little condo I’m renting is a big skylight in the center of the vaulted ceiling.
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Christmas
Death at Christmas
Hope in the Face of Darkness
Back in 2012, a friend of mine who was a pastor in Hartford, Connecticut, asked me to preach at his church. I was preparing to go on a five-week mission trip to Asia,
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4 Factors in Preparing for Holiday Conflict
Unavoidable Conflict
The notion that the holidays serve as little more than emblems of family dysfunction is now a cliche, fodder for countless jokes, movies, and television shows. From National Lampoon’s A Christmas Vacation to The Ref,
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Joy of Expectation
The season of Advent is a time of joy and expectation. During this time, remember to reflect on the true reason for joy.
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Does Christmas have Pagan roots?
Is it true the celebration of Christmas has pagan origins? What about the various traditions and symbols associated with Christmas such as Christmas trees and Yule logs? Historical investigation decidedly answers the question. No, Christmas is not pagan.
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The Star of Bethlehem
Jesus, the Messiah, the God-man had come to earth in a miraculous way, and God proclaimed His coming with the shekinah glory.
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The Season of Advent
What is Advent? Too often it seems we allow Christmas to eclipse the season of Advent in such a way that we forget the true meaning of Christmas.
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Redeeming Our Broken Stories
Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God, was born into the world to redeem us and heal our broken stories.
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From Suffering Servant to King of Glory
That the Creator God would lower Himself to take on human flesh and bear our guilt, sin, and shame is a historical fact that I will never completely wrap my mind around as long as I live.
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A Christmas Message (2018)
Ken Boa gives a meditation on the mystery of the incarnation and the images of the manger and the cross.
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