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The Innkeeper: Did we get it wrong?

Christmas stories abound about the innkeeper of Bethlehem that turned away Joseph and a very pregnant Mary. It creates an interesting dramatic effect, but what if we got it all wrong? First of all, there is no innkeeper in the Biblical account. Sorry for all of you who starred in your childhood Christmas pageant. And…
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His Light, The Church

When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  John 8:12 Jesus is the Light. This is a truth that resonates in so many ways – radiating glory, illuminating our path, revealing Truth, expelling the darkness.…
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But Even Now

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask from God, God will grant you.” Luke 10:21-22 “It’s over. It’s too late.” Have you ever said those words? “If only” usually comes next. But there are no “if onlys” with…
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Praying Scripture

God hears when we turn our voice to Him, whether it’s the simple request by a child, our deepest groans, the eloquent words of the seminarian or the vernacular of the street. God hears the heart. But we can also find a rich connection and power in praying scripture. Sometimes we pray the scriptures because…
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