Tag Archives: life

To Us A Child Is Born, To Us A Son Is Given

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

According to the “World Book Dictionary” definition of the verb incarnate is “embody; to put into an actual form; realize.” The “Doubleday Dictionary” defines it as “to give bodily form to.” The idea is that to incarnate is to bring … Continue reading →

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Symbols of Christmas: Holly

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. (NIV) Isaiah 53:5 Christmas is full of symbols. Holly, the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Light and Darkness

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

John proclaims what he had seen and heard about Christ. He begins with contrasting God’s light versus the world’s darkness. God’s perfection is seen in the phrase “in him there is no darkenss at all.” John wrote extensively about light … Continue reading →

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Why Bother with God?

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Why bother with God? Because it is the difference between. . . Eternity in Heaven or hell Freedom or Bondage to the past Peace or Enmity with God Healing or Hurt from the past in the present Why bother with … Continue reading →

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