Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction It has been interesting looking at the fruit of the Spirit this Advent. While we may not think of these as traditional Christmas topics, each of the virtues created by the Spirit bring us back to the Jesus that was born in the manger. As I have looked at each of the…
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Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction When many people think about Christmas, they automatically think about Santa Claus. And yet when Christians reflect upon Advent, we might be trying to push Santa Claus as far away as possible. However, I’m going to invite Santa, or rather St Nicholas who he is based on, back into Advent. You may…
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Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction The season of Advent is a time for us to reflect upon the birth of Jesus. But why do we do this? Is it as simple as finding something beautiful in the Christmas story and of baby Jesus with Joseph and Mary? There is something beautiful in that, but there is in…
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