In the Christ child laying in a manger, we see the face of the Father’s mercy. Mercy is born for us today in Bethlehem – for that child born of the Virgin is God’s promise fulfilled. (photo: Romolo ...

It’s a scene that first played out 200 years ago. In the stillness at the end of the Christmas Eve service, “Silent Night” was sung. But the beloved carol did not start out as a song. It began in 1816 ...

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While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...