Have you ever wondered more about the story of the magi (wise people, not necessarily kings) who visited Jesus. Their story is told in the gospel of Matthew, chapter 2. Luke with his stables and shepherds Mary’s Magnificat was all about Jesus as the incarnation to the poor, but Matthew wanted to make sure that those of us who are less poor … [Read more...]
Where’s that Star?
A sermon based on Matthew 2: 1-12 It always takes me aback to hear that Herod was among the first to recognize the birth of our Savior. There was so much evil darkness in his rule, and yet the light shone even there. It didn’t change his heart, but he also couldn’t un-know what he knew. In their own way, the magi walked in darkness too -- … [Read more...]