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The Dragon, Woman and Child: The Real Background to the Baby in a Manger
A baby in a manger sounds so peaceful. But what was the background to this story and was it all peaceful? Revelation 12 gives the account of an intense and epic drama. It is the story of a woman who is with child. As she reaches the point of labour pains, an enemy confronts her. This is no ordinary…
“Hallmark Christmas” and the Incarnation
Did you know that Jesus was born in a beautifully quiet, warm barn, in Northern Europe somewhere? I didn’t. But I could swear that this is precisely how we think about our Lord’s birth. You see, when we enjoy our “Hallmark-Christmas“, everything is calm, warm and peaceful in…