At this time of the year, people in Burton, like everywhere in the Western World, get very excited about giving. It is often said that part of the fun is in the giving, in watching the expression on the face of a loved one as they open the present, or in the delight of a…
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Some thoughts on the birth of Jesus
Jesus’s birth was a miraculous event, that transcended physical laws and therefore taught a very important message. Normally, God sticks to physical laws which He has put in place. One of the many promises which He made to mankind is that the seasons would always continue. He promised this shortly after Noah’s ark survived the…
Was Jesus born on Christmas Day?
Many people believe that Jesus Christ was born on December 25th, since it is the day on which Christmas is traditionally celebrated. However, there are several arguments to show that Jesus could not possibly have been born on that date. Essentially, the date of December 25th was chosen simply because it was an already-established pagan…
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