Tag: peacemaker
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A Peacemaker’s Advent: the Magi
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2 At the risk of spoiling your nativity […]
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A Peacemaker’s Advent: Mary and Joseph
Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to […]
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A Peacemaker’s Advent: the Shepherds
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:17-18 The Shepherds had a pretty simple, but critical role in the Christmas story, right? Go and observe, and then tell the truth […]