The Wonder of Christmas Editorial Reflection
An editorial on Christmas wonder ties childhood images of Santa and gifts to the deeper story of Christ’s birth. It emphasizes manger scenes, the wise men, the star of Bethlehem, and Christmas carols conveying new hope and joy brought by the birth of Jesus.
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Jesus
Christmas Morning In The Modern Stable
W Bruce Johnston reflects on a modern Nativity scene where a bare manger and rough surroundings highlight the enduring message of Christmas. He urges faith, hope, and the Kingdom of God entering the heart, noting how a childlike trust reveals meaning amid oppression and societal tension.
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Poland
Christmas Prayer for Jesus Realness and Humanness
A reflective prayer asks if Jesus is truly real and human while thanking him for life as a baby, boy, and man. The writer seeks guidance to understand authentic humanity amid noisy modern life and asks Jesus to remain present in the chaos. Reprinted from the Christian Athlete publication.
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Jesus
Lord
Malcolm Boyd
A Day Like All Days
In a tense era of heavy taxation, rising military spending and smoldering social decay a migrant couple bears a child called the Prince of Peace. The article reflects on war readiness, nationalistic fervor, state worship, racial strain, and political exile as moral tone and governance clash with imperial ambitions. The piece cites Dr. Sherwood E. Wirt and DECISION Magazine 1943.
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Sherwood E. Wirt
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One Man's Life A portrait of a solitary life and impact
The passage chronicles a man born to humble origins who never wrote a book held office or owned a home and yet became the central figure of history. He faced mockery a crucifixion and a borrowed grave but, centuries later, his life is said to have shaped all human progress beyond any earthly power. Anon
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Column of Progress
Anon
Associated Press
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
What did Jesus Christ really look like in art and eyes
At Christmas time a British newspaper article explores how Christ has been portrayed through history. It weighs whether artistic depictions reflect a true likeness or a cultural consensus and considers Jesus appearance as seen in Nazareth and Bethlehem.
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Washington
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Christmas greetings from Good Afternoon readers
An extensive holiday message thanks readers carolers and workers from many walks of life. It catalogs figures and groups praised this season including political leaders families and friends, ending with a poetic wish for friendship and happiness.
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Wladyslaw Gomulka
Poland
Tucson
Richard
Pat Nixon
Aristotle Onassis
Jackie
LBJ
Ladybird
Jaypee
Kathy Butz
Junior High Point
Hanoi
Harry
Sue
Gary Anderson
Jim Ledbetter
Ralph
Louise Miller
Australia
Capus Waynick
Maryfield Sisters
Henry H. Foscue
Merrie
Christmas Decoration Poem by Mrs Arthur L Johnson
A personal verse contrasts festive decorations with wartime suffering. The speaker affirms celebrating Christ’s birth and hope for peace, noting pride in trained sons and gratitude they battle not at present, while still keeping Christmas bright within the home. The piece ends with a signature and address.
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Arthur L. Johnson
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