Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
King Herod was a cruel and mean man, slaughtering many, included all the male children under the age of two. “After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life […]
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Christmas Canon is set to Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major. Paul O’Neill provided lyrics to Pachelbel’s music. The song is performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and a departure from their normal rock arrangements. The group is accompanied by a children’s choir and was released on the 1998 album The Christmas Attic. As on 2016, the song ranked 7th among the all-time […]
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Elohenu Olam means our Everlasting God. For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14
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Herod is waiting for the Magi to return and tell him where to find the Messiah. “When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from […]
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The song originated as a spiritual The text was first published in Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine in January 1891. The song appears in the middle of a story by Ruth McEnery Stuart and takes place at a place called Sucrier Plantation in Louisiana. It is believed Stuart transcribed the song from a real plantation song, rather than creating one herself. Stuart’s version was […]
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Elohei Tehillati means God of my praise. O God, whom I praise, don’t stand silent and aloof. Psalm 109:1
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“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 “The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to […]
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1. On the first day of Christmas an Angel appears to Mary with the most unexpected news of all {Luke 1:26-38} 2. On the second day of Christmas Mary travels to visit Elizabeth and the babe within her leapt {Luke 1:39-45} 3. On the third day of Christmas an angel gives Joseph a vision to keep Mary as his own {Mathew […]
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King Herod sent the Magi to Bethlehem to find the Messiah. He makes them promise to return to him and let him know where to find the child, as he wants to worship the child. While the Magi may believe this the Lord God knows better and outsmarts him. “When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph […]
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Noel is how we choose to say Christmas Peace on Earth we long for all the time Family and all those we hold dear Christmas cheer to lift our heart and mood Christmas magic to never lose hope Holly jolly for a bright, happy and cheerful time Yuletide a reminder of the Christmas season Scrooge for the miser down the […]
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Mary’s Boy Child is a popular Christmas carol written in 1956 by Jester Hairston. Hairston roomed with a friend who asked him to write a song for a birthday party. He wrote the song with a calypso rhythm for the culture of those attending and titled the song “He Pone and Chocolate Tea”. However, the song was never recorded in this […]
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Elohei Mikkarov means the God who is near. “Am I only a God nearby” declares the Lord, “and not a God far away? Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?” Jeremiah 23:23
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Spend time with family we hold so very dear Kiss under the mistletoe with the one we love Give gifts to our family and those we hold dear Decorate the Christmas tree to reveal our style Send Christmas cards to let friends know they’re not forgotten Sing Christmas songs to lift our moods and enjoy this time of year Christmas […]
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The Magi are waiting to meet Herod, while he consuls the chief priest and teachers regarding the prophecy of the Messiah. “ Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.” {Matthew 2:7} Herod called for the Magi, but instead of meeting them in his court in front of everyone, he meets […]
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Joy Exaltation Peace on Earth Good will toward men Nostalgia for memories we long to hold Generosity to help others most in need Forgiveness reigns in our heart when it’s been broken Majestic because Christ came to earth Miracles make us believe anything’s possible at Christmas Heartfelt to show others all they mean to us
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The Friendly Beasts is another strong contender as one of the oldest Christmas songs. It was written in French about the animals surrounded Christ at the nativity. The song is about the gifts that five animals {a donkey, cow, sheep, camel and dove} brought to baby Jesus. The song dates back to the 12th Century. The French lyrics were set to […]
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Elohei Ma’uzzi means God of my strength. It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. 2 Samuel 22:33
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In 1928, Pippa Ripley is rejected from the inner circle of the Bonaventure Circus as a baby. A mysterious message arrives and she searches for a connection to her birth and a man seeking justice. Years later, in present day, Chandler Faulk is in charge of the old circus train depot when she stumbles upon clues related to the unsolved […]
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Last week, we took a look at Herod calling the chief priest and teachers to tell him what the scriptures said about the birth of the Messiah. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written.” {Matthew 2:5} Bethlehem is 6.2 miles from Jerusalem and is where King David came from and referred to as the […]
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The name Luke means light. Scholars believe he originated from the Greek city of Antioch. Luke wrote both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. Some historians believe he also contributed to the book of Hebrews. He is believed to have been a disciple of Paul. In Colossians 4:14, Paul refers to Luke as a physician. It is […]
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