God makes room for believers in Christmas message
A devotional recounts biblical instances where God makes room for humanity. It emphasizes Abraham Moses Noah and Jesus, citing Genesis Exodus Luke and John to urge readers to welcome Christ in their hearts and trust in eternal life through faith. The piece ends with the promise that God continually makes room for believers now and forever.
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Christ
Joseph
Mary
Eden
Abraham
God
Moses
Egypt
Red Sea
Jesus
Christmas Message From Cedar Bayou Bible Church
A Cedar Bayou Baptist Church column reflects on toys and gifts at Christmas. It contrasts secular toy fascination with the religious gift of Jesus, noting a lifelong value beyond material presents and urging gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice.
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Are
Cedar Bayou
Baptist Church
Toys R Us
Little Biddy Bits Reflection from Old River Baptist
A devotional note compares a water container to the heart, noting that filling with the Lord's word raises the joyful sound of life. Cites Psalms 97 11 and credits Danny R Biddy pastor of the Church on Old River since 1977 with a link to the church site.
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Danny R. Biddy
Old River
Oldriverbaptist.com
Nazareth stages reenactment of Christmas story
In Nazareth Israel the birth of Jesus was celebrated with a Bethlehem themed reenactment. Actors portraying Joseph Mary soldiers shepherds and the innkeeper guided visitors through biblical times at Nazareth Village to recount the Christmas tale.
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Nazareth
Israel
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
West Bank
Gabriel
Mary
God
Joseph and Mary
Kentucky governor removes clerks names from marriage licenses
Gov. Matt Bevin ordered revised marriage license forms to omit county clerk names to honor religious beliefs. The move targets clerks like Kim Davis, who spent days in jail for refusing same sex licenses, while critics say statutes require the clerk’s name on the license.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Matt Bevin
Kim Davis
Department of Libraries and Archives
Davis
Rowan
Laura Landenwich
Bevin
Peace on Earth and the inner path to true peace
A meditation on peace as internal state, not absence of danger. Fear merchants fuel anxiety and stress, while true peace arises from response to life and aligning with God’s terms, embracing opportunities in hardship and forsaking conflict. The rare individuals show peace by serenity amid circumstances.
Faith lift Joy to the world at Faith Presbyterian Church
A narrative recalls a Roanoke Texas Christmas gathering with Alan Abramsky and family hosting a Russian rabbi. A Chinese meal sparks reflections on religious harmony and Christmas gifts made by Hindus. It honors Jesus birth and Isaac Watts hymnody, inviting worship at 10 a.m. Sunday services.
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King Duncan
Alan Abramsky
Roanoke
Texas
Russia
North America
Abramsky
India
Jesus
Isaac Watts
God
Faith Presbyterian Church
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Faith Presbyterian
Baytown Sun
Baytownsun.com
Baytown
Cots
Baytown Stil
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