Tag: Christmas
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The Greatest Gift
by Jim Weikal My dad worked hard in the steel mill and made good money during the 1950s. I had a loving home and Christmas season was a joyful time for me and my older brother. The one gift that stands out after 60 years is the red 16 inch Schwinn bicycle that leaned slightly […]
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The Heartbeat of Bill Rudge Ministries
Ministry ~ Mission ~ Maximize The heartbeat of Bill Rudge Ministries is to reach this nation and world with the Gospel and challenge believers to remain faithful to Jesus Christ and His Word. For 43 years Bill and Karen and this ministry have freely offered their time, services and resources to touch the lives of […]
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Nativity Challenge
BJ Rudge, Ph.D. While the nativity story provides opportunity to reflect upon an incredible event in history, it also has great meaning for us today. A crucial aspect of the nativity is the trust and obedience of Mary and Joseph. Both demonstrated extraordinary faith in their commitment to God and to following His will, regardless […]
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A Rebel Changed
Because of Christmas, the life of a rebellious teenager on a path to destruction was saved. A liar, cheat, thief, and vandal, arrogant and profane, this searching person was dramatically transformed. Only the love and forgiveness of Christ can change a deceiver into a person of integrity who freely gives of his time, resources and […]
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Peace in Bethlehem
Peter Kennedy During the French and Indian War the French incited the Indians to attack non-French colonists. In 1755, at the French fort, Duquesne, now the city of Pittsburgh, colonists suffered a bitter defeat from French and Indian forces. Then, in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, the Conestoga Indians wiped out the Moravian mission at Mahanoy. The […]
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Early Traditions
by Dr. David Jeremiah When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt. Matthew 2:14 Many of our Christmas traditions are very old. We typically date nativity scenes from the time of Francis of Assisi; Christmas trees from the time of Martin Luther; and greeting cards from […]
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