The cow
Cows are creatures of routine. If there was a cow present at Jesus’ birth, it would likely have been annoyed at all the commotion.
Categories: Animals, At the manger |
Tags: Isaiah 65 | 
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Articles from December 2009
Sheep
I remember, as a child, playing with the Nativity scene. I always placed the sheep near the front, close to Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus.
Categories: Animals, At the manger |
Tags: Luke 2, Psalm 23 | No Comments »
Angels bending near the earth
A Christmas carol: “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.”
Categories: Christmas carols |
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The heavenly host
I belong to the group of created beings called angels. There are hundreds, no, tens of thousands of us. Actually, we number more than any person can count.
Categories: Angels |
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An angel of the Lord
Luke tells us that when the angel appeared, the glory of God himself shone around the shepherds. No wonder they were terrified!
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The shepherds
Have you ever had exciting news to tell? To whom did you tell the news?
Categories: At the manger, Ordinary people |
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The manger
When you see a Nativity, what is the first thing that catches your eye? For me the first thing that my eyes are drawn to is in the very center: the manger.
Categories: At the manger, Objects |
Tags: Luke 2 | 1 Comment »
Cloths
We may not be able to make a special baby blanket for the newborn king this Christmas, but we can show love in other ways. How will you express yours?
Categories: Objects |
Tags: Luke 2, Matthew 27 | No Comments »
The stable
Stables were often caves with feeding troughs carved into rock walls. They were dark and dirty – not the kind of place where Jews expected to find the Messiah.
Categories: Locations |
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How still we see thee lie
A Christmas carol: “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”
Categories: Christmas carols |
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