Originally posted on StevenGoodwinBlog: Today’s selected reading is found in the first of three New Testament epistles which were written by the apostle John. More specifically, today’s passage is found in chapters one through five of this New Testament book. When you come to this particular epistle you will find the first of three epistles…

Originally posted on From the Pulpit: WORSHIP VIDEO LINK WORSHIP AUDIO LINK SERMON AUDIO LINK BULLETIN SERMON TEXT BELOW Christmas Eve 2020Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamilton, OhioPastor Kevin Jud?December 24, 2020Various Lessons Sermons online:?Text and Audio:???????? immanuelhamiltonchurch.com? ?click “sermons”Text: ?????????????? ??????????? pastorjud.org? ?Audio:? ?????????? ??????????? pastorjud.podbean.com?itunes:? ?????????? ??????????? bit.ly/pastorjudFull Service Audio:??? bit.ly/ImmanuelWorship ??????????? 2020 has been…

Originally posted on Rev. Tim Ehrhardt: Luke 1:26-38 tells us what led to the observance of Christmas Eve, the holy night for Christians everywhere. Nothing is outside the power of God to accomplish the impossible. Click the videos below and we will remember and observe the coming of the Christ child… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVz9DcaCwWo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17kiIIxSdC0 Josh Groban…

Originally posted on AnaStpaul: The Nativity of the Lord, Jesus Christ (Solemnity)Celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Our Lord. In the earliest days of the Church there was no such feast, the Saviour’s birth was commemorated with the Epiphany by the Greek and other Eastern Churches. First mention of the feast, then kept…

Originally posted on Saania's diary – reflections, learnings, sparkles : Despite this year being a gravely miserable and pitiful one, Christmas is a holiday that reinforces our beliefs to feel happy, transform, and become a part of a society with the same common spirit that connects us all. However, there are people out there who…

Originally posted on eastelmhurst.a.go.go: ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ the boatswain announced. We are slowly approaching 2021.’ ‘I don’t know about this, Sweetheart,’ Clara told Alfred. ‘It looks so awfully small, beautiful though it is.’ ‘Of course,’ he reminded her,’ That’s because it’s so completely new and untouched. Once we really get moved in, things should work…

Anketsu Questo è stato un po’ per tutti un periodo particolare.Tutto l’anno in realtà è stato particolare.Per via dei vari problemi e della situazione sanitaria mondiale, le cose non sono andate come molti speravano.Chi più chi meno, tutti hanno subito le conseguenze del casino in cui ci troviamo e per molti questo ha significato cambiamenti…

Originally posted on Writing about…Writing: This quote by John Steinbeck shows a solid point regarding how our mind works. However, I believe this applies more to general ideas than to the specific ones because a specific idea it’s pretty much close to the end of that thought process (at least, that’s how it works for…

Originally posted on Eternity: https://youtu.be/_39CvxinT7M Were shepherds “and” Magi present at the manger, at the time of the birth of Christ? Let’s investigate the matter. “We Three Kings Of Orient Are.” In the above video, shepherds and Magi are seen together in the manger scene, on the night of the birth of Christ. In this…

Because I’m such a nerd, video games have been a big part of my life. They’ve helped me get through some of the lowest points, allowing me to escape to another world where I’m not limited by my challenges and can define my destiny. They’re my anti-drug. This year, however, one particular game has stood…

It is the MOST exciting time of the year! Chairman Meow has once again decided to grace us humans with his Christmas Eve missive. Content warning – it’s a little bit catty! But before we get to that, I’d like to thank all of you who have read my little blog, taken the time to…

Originally posted on Catholicism Pure & Simple: The Missal describes the Feast Day of the birth of Christ: During Christmastide, the liturgy shows us the Messias as the Son of God, clothed with humanity, glorified by the humble surprised shepherds, and adored by the Magi from the East. Let us fall down before the Child…

Originally posted on Writing feels good: Luminescent fairy lights, Decorated the pine tree, Stockings were arranged above the chimney, And presents were placed below the tree, When the clock struck twelve, It was the Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas and Happy New year Share the love and holyday cheers…🍻 May the jingles ring on the tune…

Originally posted on eastelmhurst.a.go.go: All throughout my life I daily heard the bell. It called us all to order in the morning Me Cardio exercises served me well On days when I heard it without warning. One day they did give us an odd new decree. The trustworthy bell was no longer to be. Me…