In biblical times (now, too), the son took on the father’s profession. The tailor’s son became a tailor. The butcher’s son became a butcher. The blacksmith’s son became a blacksmith. The fisherman’s son became a fisherman. My own father, and his father before him, became a funeral director. Many professions are mentioned in the New… Continue reading Nativity & Advent: What about Joseph the Carpenter?
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Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow
The Nativity story includes wonderful elements as we learn them and repeat them year after year. We truly are little children, saying to our parents, “Tell me again!” We never tire of hearing as much as we can about our Savior who left His throne, left glory, left the perfect adoration of his angels, and… Continue reading Nativity & Advent: Anna, the Lord’s Precious Widow
Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
Romans 5:12-21 As we stand less than a month from Christmas, it’s crucial to ponder upon the advent of Christ. Amidst the anticipation of a joyful and radiant holiday, this season prompts us to delve deeply into the purpose behind God’s Son coming into this world. The detailed accounts of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels… Continue reading Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?