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Scripture Reflection for Jan. 5, 2025: What Child is This? by Priests for Life

Today's feast places before us the Holy Family as a model for family life.  BUt no family is perfect, and yet, every family can be holy.   (What Child is This? Josh Groban) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

A band of wet, sticky bandits made up of Carrigan Moss (Kevin), Tickles (Natashia), Minister of Chocolate (Luke), and the returning Fred Claus (Freddy Kruger (Thomas Toles)) are tasked with finding a mystical device inside the sprawling suburban mansion possessed by a single, crafty gnome. wwditb.bigcartel.com for mercy @wwditb on social media Kevin & Thomas' show ‘Oops All Segments' on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-all-segments/id1651866023 Sound/Music Notes: "Wish Background" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Gagool" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Holiday Weasel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Krampus Workshop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "What Child is This" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Seven Off" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Arcadia" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Hidden Agenda" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Simplex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Steel and Seething" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Impending Boom" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Vulcan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Inner Sanctum" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Sugar Plum Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Sugar Plum Dark Mix" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Killers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Firebrand" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Cortosis" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "The Escalation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Action" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Adeste Fideles (Shorter)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Pastor Wiechmann preaches on Hebrews 1:1-9 with the theme What Child is This?

www.northmaincog.org/online Jesus (Luke 2:25-32) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… the Great I AM” Series Title: “What Child is This” December 24th, 2024

This Christmas Eve, we ask the question posed by the beloved carol: "What Child is This?" This child, born in a manger, lived a perfect life, fulfilled every prophecy, and offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. The question of His identity is the most important one we'll ever answer: Who do you say that He is? - The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to CoE22.com

Luke 1:39-45In those days, Mary set out with haste and went to a Judean town in the hill-country where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard the sound of her greeting, the child leaped in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord has come to me? For when I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy! And blessed is she who believed there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” When David Brooks talks about what it means to see others deeply and to let ourselves be more deeply seen, he leans pretty heavily into acknowledging the significance of a person's family tree, history, and culture, in order to do that. And he asks this really great question: How Do Your Ancestors Show Up in Your Life?He quotes the novelist and poet, Robert Penn Warren, who said, “You live through time, that little piece of time that is yours, but that piece of time is not only your own life, it is the summing-up of all the other lives that are simultaneous with yours. …What you are is an expression of history.”And we forget this, don't we? …about ourselves, about each other, and about the strangers we meet and see in the world? When someone upsets or angers us on any given day – by cutting us off in traffic, or acting selfish or unkind at the grocery store, by talking behind our back in the church parking lot, or by not pulling their weight on that group assignment at school – it's worth wondering what else might be going on in their life at the moment, don't you think?We've all seen that meme or heard the notion that “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, so be kind. Always.” Well, I think David Brooks takes this to another, more meaningful level, when it comes to really seeing and knowing a person.We don't just land here, showing up out of nowhere – so unique, individual, special, and in control of our own respective destinies. Like it or not, we are beholden to or influenced – in some way – by those who came before us; by all of the culture, history, and baggage – good, bad, and ugly – that come along with us. All of the good stuff we'd like to claim about ourselves and be most proud of – isn't all or only of our own creation. And the hard stuff we work so hard or wish we could change about ourselves – isn't … always … either.And the same is true about our neighbor.Which is to say – what we've been trying to show throughout these Advent days – is that seeing others deeply and being deeply seen takes time, work, effort, energy, and faith. And as Christmas draws ever nearer, my hope is that we see this work as ours, because it is and was God's, in the coming of Jesus. God showed up to see us more fully, completely, deeply … And so that we might take the time and do the work to see Jesus – and each other, through him – more fully, completely, and deeply, too.What child is this? What child is this? What child is this, and this, and this, and this?And, perhaps the most human thing about Jesus, is that he had a family tree, ancestors, and a rich human history of his own. And the Gospel writers – heck the whole of the Scriptural narrative – reveals this for us.I was tempted, but decided to spare you the reading of Jesus' genealogy from the first chapter of Matthew's gospel to prove this point. But you know – or I suspect you've heard about – all of those old-school “begats” – Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah and so on down the line – 77 times, until you get to Jesus. The point of that litany of names, speaks to the power of ancestry, the impact of a person's family tree, and the meaning behind all that comes before us and that is poured into our identity and personhood.Well, for generations, theologians and professors, pastors and preachers have used Matthew's genealogy of Jesus for nothing more and nothing less than proving Jesus to be the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation; to establish his credibility as the Messiah; to prove his promised, prophetic pedigree, if you will, as the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, King David, and so on.And that's not nothing. It may very well have been Matthew's point. And it serves its purpose. But there's more to it than that. It's subtle, surprising, beautiful and impossible to miss once you see it – and I think it comes to a head in this morning's meeting between Mary and Elizabeth, in Luke's Gospel.See, buried in Matthew's account of Jesus' genealogy … hidden almost among the names of all those men – the well-known patriarchs, the faithful fathers, and the powerful kings – are also listed the lesser-known names of five women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, herself.And because we know that women – generally – weren't held in high regard in first-century Palestinian culture, if they were regarded at all, it is profoundly noteworthy to understand, just briefly, who these particular women were; to know their own history as part of this mix, and to acknowledge why their participation in the lineage of Jesus matters.First, there's Tamar, who saved her own life and livelihood by surreptitiously sleeping with her Father-in-Law, Judah, becoming pregnant, and thus preserving the family line that led to Jesus. Rahab was likely an owner/operator of the best little brothel in Jericho, who used her wisdom, hospitality, faith, and bravery to save some Israelite spies once, insuring a victory for God's chosen ones in battle, and securing for herself a worthy branch on the family tree of Jesus.Ruth was a Moabite – an outsider of the highest order as far as God's people were concerned at the time – but, by way of her steadfast faithfulness to her mother-in-law and some sexual self-preservation of her own, she ingratiated and grafted herself into Jesus' genealogy, too.Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, was the – likely unwilling – sexual conquest of King David. Though it's rarely described as such, she survived a sexual assault by the most powerful man in the land people, who then had her husband killed to cover up the indiscretion, so that she could be kept, by the king, as his wife.And then there's Mary, who shows up to Elizabeth this morning with some insane news about a baby on the way.And Mary and Elizabeth, good, faithful, Hebrew women that they were – would have known every bit of this history, tradition, and genealogy. Which is why it's not hard to see or imagine how a.) Elizabeth could believe such a thing, and b.) why Mary breaks into song in the verses following what we just heard – that little ditty we call “The Magnificat.” And it's a song that sounds strikingly similar to a song Hannah, a different ancestral sister from way back in the day – was known to have sung, as well.And this song is one about a God who scatters the proud, remember; who brings down the powerful from their thrones, who lifts up the lowly, who fills the hungry with good things, who sends the rich away empty. This song, from a Hebrew woman, in the presence of another Hebrew woman, was an anthem of joy, rebellion, prophecy, and hope … that the world was about to turn, with the coming of this Jesus.And do you think that was the last time Mary ever sang those words, or expressed those desires, or proclaimed that kind of hope? I find that hard to believe. I like to think she sang that song as a lullaby to a nursing baby Jesus. I bet she taught him well about the source of those sentiments from her sisters in the faith. I imagine Mary whispered that good news to her little boy every chance she got … over breakfast, on their way home from synagogue, when he walked out the door to go play with the neighbors, and certainly on his birthday, don't you think?!And I think that's why Jesus knew how to see people more deeply. It's why I think Jesus knew how to look beneath the surface of another's suffering; to forgive the choices they made, when necessary; to love an enemy; to turn the other cheek; to treat others the way he would want to be treated; to love the God of his creation; and to love his neighbor, as himself, in every way.Jesus knew about the battles people were fighting, he had compassion for them because of it, and he came to fight those battles with love, mercy, and grace. When we learn to see him more clearly and understand the source of his compassion and love for the least and most lowly among us … we might get better at seeing them, and each other more clearly, too.And when we ask and wonder about “What Child this Is?” for whom we're waiting, we might find him, more often, already in our midst – and live differently because of it.Amen

Sermon: Peace on Earth - Luke 2:13-14 Carols: Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, What Child is This?, Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Sermon: Peace on Earth - Luke 2:13-14 Carols: Joy to the World, O Little Town of Bethlehem, What Child is This?, Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Send us a textIntro song: The More the Merrier by JJ Heller5. Nations That Long in Darkness Walked by The Arcadian Wild4. Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family) by Brett Eldredge3. You Don't Have to Be a Santa Claus by Ben Folds2. Parson Brown by Dan + Shay1. Go Tell It On the Mountain by Jennifer HudsonOutro song: What Child is This by Anthony Evans

Pastor Zac and Pastor John talk about their highlights of 2024, and the discuss the humanity of Jesus from our series, "What Child is This?"

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee (1958)Song 1: Silent Night by The Temptations (1980)Song 2: Joy to the World / Sweet Little Baby Boy by Selah (2022)Song 3: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Michael Buble (2011)Song 4: This Christmas by The Philly Specials (2022)Song 5: What Child is This? by Johnny Mathis (1958)Song 6: Christmas Don't Be Late by Kacey Musgraves (2016)Song 7: Baby, It's Cold Outside by Kelly Clarkson (2013)Song 8: Angels We Have Heard on High by Russ Taff (1992)Song 9: Run Run Rudolph by Luke Bryan (2008)Song 10: Silent Night by Harry Connick, Jr. (2003)

The theology of Christmas carols is truth we can sing about. Accompanied by new music written for us, Steve Davis covers the theology of Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Come O Come Emmanuel, What Child is This, Joy to the World, and Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant.

Pastor Zac talks with Pastor John about the relationship between God's Word and baptism, and they discuss the second week in the Advent series entitled, "What Child is This?"

Today, we listen to the origins of the carol, “What Child is This?

What Child is this? We sing the familiar song at Christmas, but who are we singing about? John 1:14 explains who this Child is to us. This is the scripture that I think so much of our Christian faith hangs on: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." - John 1:14 Jesus. The Word, who is the very being of God Himself, at one with the Father, the Instrument of creation, the beginning One, has taken on human flesh and He has tabernacled among us. He is the Temple of God's presence in our midst. He is the light of God's countenance shining on us. He is the light that has come into the world to expel the darkness. >>Watch on YouTube⁠ Dr. Mark Gignilliat is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, where he teaches courses in Old Testament and Hebrew, and also serves as theologian in residence at St. Peter's Anglican Church in Birmingham. Dr. Gignilliat is married to Naomi, and they have four children.

When we see the familiar scene of baby Jesus in a manger, this sermon reminds us that there is profound mystery and glory about this baby...We are tempted to ask with the hymn writer: "What Child is This?"

Message: Isaiah 6 Mission Moment: Sierra Leone Songs: O Come Emmanuel; What Child is This?; Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful Host: Dennis R. Campbell, President, MissionGO The post Dr. Fred Hartman – Isaiah 6 appeared first on MGO Radio/Canada's National Bible Hour.

Join us for our 11 AM worship service as Rev. Chris Dowd preaches on Luke 1:26–38, as we begin our Advent sermon series, What Child is This? This week, we reflect on the strength and courage of Mary and the importance of being open to serving the Lord. Visit Christ United online at www.cumc.com or join us in […] The post December 1, 2024 Traditional | What Child is This? Pt 1 appeared first on Christ United Methodist Church.

Pastor Zac and Pastor John discuss how they prepare messages before holiday breaks, and they talk about the kick-off to the Advent series "What Child is This?"

Diese Sendung hat Andreas Pasternack zusammengestellt. Das LIVE- Anspiel ist diesmal: „Smoke gets in your Eyes” – 1933 ursprünglich für das Musical „Roberta“ von Jerome Kern komponiert. Folgende Titel sind zu hören: 1. Call me irresponsible – Bobby Darin 2:05 2. Taking a Chance on Love – Wynton Marsalis 3:50 3. Jumpin' at the Woodside – Count basie & his Orchestra 3:08 4. It's the most wonderful Time of the year – Harry Connick Jr. 3:25 5. You took Advantage of me – Linda Ronstadt 2:24 6. Smoke gets in your Eyes – Clifford Brown 3:15 7. Mack the Knife – Frank Sinatra & Jimmy Buffett 4:27 8. All of me – Oscar Peterson Trio 3:26 9. Santa Claus is comin' to Town – Michael Bublè 2:49 10. What Child is this – Vince Guaraldi Trio 2:20 Bei Titelwünsche und Anregungen schreiben Sie gern an: jazztime.mv@ndr.de Keep Swingin' !!!

www.northmaincog.org/online Joseph (Matthew 18:1-25) Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… the Great I AM” Series Title: “What Child is This” December 1st, 2024 Follow along in the Bible App: http://bible.com/events/49353878 Joseph’s story is anything but normal. It’s one of a kind; it’s unique; it’s quirky; it’s important. Of all the men mentioned in the Bible, the story of Joseph, though only briefly mentioned, is significant in light of the kind of man Joseph was. In the very few verses that mention him in the Gospels, we seem to get a glimpse of a kind and quiet man; unassuming and humble, while also strong and courageous. It’s hard not to imagine what Joseph was really like. Our minds are prone to fill in the blanks where Scripture remains silent about the stepfather of Jesus. However, there are some important points to his character that are illuminated in the verses we have surrounding the birth of Christ. Let’s take a closer look…

Today, I am really honored to interview an incredible woman, Barb Higgins. I've known Barb since I was in 4th grade and ran track and field with the local Parks and Rec community. In high school, she was my cross-country coach, and she led us to win our local Division, then State, and then The New England Championship. I have such incredible memories with this woman.Barb is now 60 and on the show today because she gave birth to her fourth child at 57.In today's episode, Barb shares about her four pregnancies, starting with the miscarriage of baby Gordy at 25 weeks and the surprise milk let-down experience she had afterward.She also shares what it was like to breastfeed in public with her second, Gracie, and then what it was like to get caught on a day trip without a breast pump while nursing her third, Molly. And having Jack, her IVF baby after menopause.Note: If you don't know Barb's story, Barb has lost two children. In addition to the miscarriage of baby Gordy, she also lost her daughter Molly at age 13. We don't go into the details of Molly's death in the podcast, but you can learn more about her at the MollyB Foundation: https://mollybfoundation.org/ or by reading Barb's book, Motherland: https://amzn.to/3vEIg5NShe also shares: 8mins - 25-week miscarriage of baby Gordy 13:30 - Gracie's Birth & Latching 15:25 - Breastfeeding Gracie in public 17:15 - The Difficulty of Pumping and What Worked 17:45 - Co-sleeping & ‘Self-Serve' Breastfeeding at night 19:45 - Natural Weaning - Being Pregnant with Molly, Gracie no longer liked the taste 20:05 - Molly's Birth & Initial Latching 22:15 -Forgetting the breast pump on a trip from NH to Connecticut 25:20 - Advocate, Advocate, Advocate - Your Boobs, Your Baby! 28:10 - Jack's Story as an IVF Baby after menopause 37:00 - Developing Preeclampsia at 35 weeks 41:00 - Suction challenges with a 35 wk old 42:39 - When a nurse tells Barb she's too old to breastfeed 43:25 - The baby-feeding regime (Breastfeed, Bottle, Then Pump) 47:00 - The Ridiculousness of the ‘Failure to Thrive' label when Jack was slow to gain weight 48:00 - Advocating for yourself in the hospital 50:00mins - Nurse provides game-changing support on breastfeeding 50:30 - Getting donated breastmilk 52:30 - Spilt milk story and the frustration 54:20 - Still breastfeeding at 2.5yrs old 56:00 - A culture that thinks it's okay to tell women what to do 57:30 - Introduction of Book, Motherland 60:00 - What Child-loss feels like daily 61:15 - Postpartum Anger after Jack 64:15 - Always listen to your instincts 65:30 - Rapid Fire RoundRecommendations: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: https://amzn.to/3U3qGm0 Human Milk for Human Babies - FB Group NH Breastfeeding Moms - FB GroupYou can find Barb on Facebook and Instagram: FB: https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/ Website: https://athousandtinysteps.com/

December 31, 2023 [Speaker: Pastor John Sitcler] Today, we conclude our Christmas series "What Child is This?" Throughout this series, we have explored the Christmas story searching for real life applications. With God's help, we discovered foundation stones that will help us build to the next level for our lives and our church. Kids need to be in THE Father's house. Bible app sermon notes: http://bible.com/events/491891562

Fr. Patrick Peyton would often say: The Family that prays together, stays together. What better model for us than the Holy Family who were both spiritual AND religious.  (What Child is This - arranged and sung by Tom Booth)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

What Child is this: Christmas Eve 2023 by Gospel Centered Mission Focused

The theology of Christmas carols is truth we can sing about. Accompanied by new music written for us, Steve Davis covers the theology of Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Come O Come Emmanuel, What Child is This, Joy to the World, and Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant.

The Carols of Christmas: Experiencing the Stories Behind the Songs. Part 3 - What Child is This? Prepare for a heartwarming and enlightening journey as we go deeper into the rich history and profound meaning of four cherished Christmas carols. In “The Carols of Christmas: Experiencing the Stories Behind the Songs,” we will unravel the captivating narratives behind these timeless hymns, exploring their significance and the spiritual stories they tell.

Christmas Eve meditation from the carol “What Child is This?”

Merry Christmas Eve from Westside Church of Christ! We are praying that today's service is a blessing to you and your family. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, may God's hope and love fill your hearts as you put your trust in him.This month Christmas message series is called "What Child is This?" We'll be exploring five of the ways the Bible describes the identity of Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King, Savior, and Shepherd. Each of those descriptions tells us something important about who Jesus is and the role he plays in our lives.

Part of the What Child is This? series. Sermon by Pastor Dave Scherrer

What's your favorite sacred Christmas song? Does it stir your soul and move you to love our Lord more? There's something about beauty that captures the heart in a powerful way.  John Morales spoke with the Very Rev. Fr. Joshua Caswell, pastor of St. John Cantius in Chicago, about the power of sacred Christmas music. Fr. Caswell highlighted how sacred music, especially during Christmas, elevates our souls and connects us deeply to the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Recalling St. Augustine's profound emotional response to church hymns, he emphasized how sacred music touches our hearts and aids in spiritual transformation. It's not just about intellectual faith, but a heartfelt experience, manifesting especially in sacred music's ability to reach out to everyone, including atheists and those estranged from the Church. St. John Cantius, renowned for its sacred music, art, and liturgies, stands as a channel of hope in Chicago, drawing people closer to God through beauty. Fr. Caswell shared fascinating stories, including one about Prince Vladimir's emissaries, who were mesmerized by the divine atmosphere at Hagia Sophia, leading to Christianity's spread in Russia. Discussing the Church's 2000-year-old tradition of sacred music, from Gregorian chants to classic carols, Fr. Caswell revealed how these traditions continue to convert and inspire people today. He also shared the enchanting experience of Christmas Mass at St. John Cantius, where music and liturgy blend to create a heavenly atmosphere, with an hour of carols leading up to Midnight Mass. Fr. Caswell's favorite carol, “What Child is This,” beautifully captures the mystery of Christ's birth and sacrifice. He also mentioned the annual festival of nine lessons and carols at St. John Cantius, a non-liturgical service combining scripture readings with choir performances, attracting a diverse audience and often leading to spiritual awakenings.

For this holiday special we begin with a traditional English Christmas feast as described by a family friend, highlighting a strange historical black dessert called a plum pudding or simply a Christmas pudding. Being topped with a holly sprig, we then learn the origins of some ancient plant-lore. But the meat of this sumptuous episode is a reading from a deeply mysterious and haunting, 14th-century Arthurian legend that takes place at a Christmas feast; one rudely interrupted by an axe-wielding Green Knight who demands a volunteer to join him in a deadly game. Merry Christmas! Reading excerpts from Folklore of Kent by Fran & Geoff Doel;  English Botany Or, Coloured Figures of British Plants · Volume 2 by James Sowerby; and Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics; Embracing the Myths, Traditions, Superstitions, and Folk-lore of the Plant Kingdom by Richard Folkard.Main reading from Sir Gawain and The Green Knight translated by Simon Armitage."Sweet was the Songe the Virgine Sung" 16th-century Christmas CarolPerformed by Ernst Stolz & Katrhine Brandt"Dove's Figary or Chestnut" English Country DancePerformed by Ernst Stolz"Be Merry, Be Merry I Pray You"Medieval English CarolPerformed by Ernst Stolz "What Child is This? (Greensleeves)"English Folk SongPerformed by Ernst StolzSupport Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

Common Grounds Unity wishes a Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thank you for taking this journey with us through season three. Please consider Tina's homework and communicate with us. You can do so by emailing us at cgupod@gmail.com or texting 919-777-3881. God bless and Merry Christmas. CGU creates spaces for Christians to gather so that we might recognize Jesus in one another. If you are blessed by this ministry please consider a tax-deductible monthly donation. Please donate at https://www.commongroundsunity.org/donate. Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the about page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” The Common Grounds Unity theme music for our intro and exit for Season 3 is Cody Martin's "Forever with You." Download and permission to use from Sound Stripe. Other public domain music: "What Child is This?" and "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Isaac Shepard. We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - Traditional English Carol Performed by Gracias Choir.

Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. It's the third Thursday of Advent in the Church Calendar. December 21, 2023 Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “What Child is This” by WIlliam Dix with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 50 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Matthew 25:1-13. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.  Join our Facebook group here! Photo by Burkay Canatar. Third Sunday of Advent - Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

Michael and Hunter finish up (maybe?) this year's Christmas Hymn series by talking to our friend JP Donelan. JP plays guitar at Coastline most weekends, and we discuss how he found us, what his role is on a Sunday, and his connection to T-Pain. The three guys then listen to some songs that some consider Christmas-y while others do not. Then, they listen to "What Child is This?", a straight forward song that invites us to ask some big questions about Christmas and its implications for us in 2023. Thanks for listening, and Merry Christmas!

Our gift to you is this dramatized reading by Tim Simpson telling the history behind "What Child is This?" Tim is a professional narrator who shares his gifts with all of this season. Gather a friend or your children to hear this fascinating story. Knowing the background behind this well-loved song will change your understanding as you sing it. The tune of Greensleeves is most familiar when joined with the poetry of William Dix. The author was an insurance salesperson for money, but a poet and song writer for joy. Listen in for this heart warming story. More inspiration for Christmas: The Little Know Story of Silent Night Christmas Stovetop Potpourri 10 Ideas for Letting Go of Expectations this Holiday Season Rethinking GIFTS Is Kindness Your SUPERPOWER? More inspiration on HOME and FAMILY www.nurturingmynest.com

Welcome to our online worship service with Westside Church of Christ! We'd love to connect with your further and find out how we can pray for you and get you plugged into one of the small groups or ministry opportunities at Westside. So please fill out our in-touch form here: https://westsidelife.org/in-touchThis month Christmas message series is called "What Child is This?" We'll be exploring five of the ways the Bible describes the identity of Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King, Savior, and Shepherd. Each of those descriptions tells us something important about who Jesus is and the role he plays in our lives.Today is also our Kids' Christmas Program -- we hope you are blessed by the way they bring the story of Christmas alive!

On this episode of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane talks with Mike Brown, one of the authors of Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored, about common errors to avoid when reading and interpreting Scripture. They also discuss a variety of interpretive tools that will make your study of the Bible more effective.SHOW NOTESFinding Christ in All The Scriptures — A New PDF resourceIn John 5:39, Jesus famously told the religious leaders of his day, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, but it is they that bear witness of me.” What are the implications of this verse, and how can it change the way we read and understand the entire Bible? That's the focus of this PDF resource by Shane Rosenthal which you can receive by making a gift of any size. If you're a paid subscriber or have already given a gift this year, you'll automatically receive this PDF.Related BooksSacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored • Mike Brown & Zach KeeleKnowing Scripture • R.C. SproulJourneys with Jesus • Dennis JohnsonExegetical Fallacies • D.A. CarsonEchoes of Exodus • Alistair Roberts & Andrew WilsonThe Angel of the Lord • Doug Van Dorn & Matt ForemanAccording to Plan • Graeme GoldsworthyThe Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis • Nancy GuthrieLamb of God: Seeing Jesus in Exodus • Nancy GuthrieThe Unfolding Mystery • Edmund ClowneyGod Dwells Among Us • G.K. Beale & Mitchell KimRelated ArticlesExploring Covenant Theology • Mike Brown & Zach Keele (interview)What's the Most Important Thing Taught in the Bible? • Shane RosenthalThe Story of Us • Shane RosenthalA New Way of Reading Scripture • Shane RosenthalWhy Should We Believe the Bible? • Shane RosenthalRelated AudioWhat Did The Earliest Christians Believe? • Humble Skeptic Ep. 25The Big Picture • Humble Skeptic Ep. 26The Gospel Creed • Humble Skeptic Ep. 09How to Read & Apply the Old Testament • WHI-1568Failed Bible Heroes • WHI-1572Upcoming Events• On Dec. 17th at Concord Church in St. Louis, Shane will discuss his conversion to Christianity from a secular Jewish background through a detailed study of messianic prophecy. This event is titled: What Child is This: How The Christmas Story Fulfills Ancient Prophecies. Click here for more info (registration requested).• Shane will be speaking at The Cross & Resurrection conference in the Memphis area on March 29-31, 2024.• The Humble Skeptic and ReThink315 will host a conference titled, Conversations That Matter, featuring Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal, and Jeremy Smith on April 5-6, 2024 at Concord Church in St. Louis.• Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal & Jeremy Smith will be speaking on apologetics-related topics at The Fellowship of Wildwood on April 7, 2024.• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your next event, use the following address: INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe

What Child is This? Title: Humble Beginnings Date: December, 6 2023 Preacher: Will Gunn Matthew 2:1-12 Main idea: This Child is in Charge and Worthy of Worship.

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Welcome to our online worship service with Westside Church of Christ! We'd love to connect with your further and find out how we can pray for you and get you plugged into one of the small groups or ministry opportunities at Westside. So please fill out our in-touch form here: https://westsidelife.org/in-touchThis month Christmas message series is called "What Child is This?" We'll be exploring five of the ways the Bible describes the identity of Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King, Savior, and Shepherd. Each of those descriptions tells us something important about who Jesus is and the role he plays in our lives.

What is a good definition of “culture,” and why is it so effective at conforming us to believe certain things, and to behave in certain ways? How do we protect ourselves and the next generation from the negative influences of our increasingly secular culture? On this episode, Shane Rosenthal discusses these issues and more with Brett Kunkle, founder of Maven, and co-author of A Practical Guide to Culture.SHOW NOTESResources by Brett KunkleA Practical Guide to Culture and A Student's Guide to Culture (books)The Ambassador's Guide to Mormonism (booklet)A Motivating Mormon Roleplay (article & video)Don't Just Doubt Your Faith, Doubt Your Doubts (article)Five Tools to Equip Your Kids (article)Do Pronouns Matter? (article)Brett Kunkle Interviews his Co-Author John Stonestreet (podcast)Maventruth.com (Brett Kunkle's website)Other Related ResourcesThe Lost Tools of Learning, Dorothy Sayers (article)Creed or Chaos?, Dorothy Sayers (article)Recovering the Art of Persuasion, Shane Rosenthal (article)What is Faith? Shane Rosenthal (article)The Virtue of Doubt, Shane Rosenthal (article)Be a Berean!, Shane Rosenthal (article)So The Next Generation Will Know, McDowell & Wallace (book)Post Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought, Gene Veith (book)We Need Your Help!Support The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift using the green button below. Until recently this option was only valid for US residents, but we're now able to accept donations from most foreign countries. Another way to help is by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). If you would like to make a “tax-deductible” donation, you can find out more about this option here.Upcoming Events• On Dec. 17th at Concord Church in St. Louis, Shane will discuss his conversion to Christianity from a secular Jewish background through a detailed study of messianic prophecy. This event is titled: What Child is This: How The Christmas Story Fulfills Ancient Prophecies (click here for more info).• Shane will be speaking at The Cross & Resurrection conference in the Memphis area on March 29-31, 2024.• The Humble Skeptic and ReThink315 will host a conference titled, Conversations That Matter, featuring Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal, and Jeremy Smith on April 5-6, 2024 at Concord Church in St. Louis.• Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal & Jeremy Smith will be speaking on apologetics-related topics at The Fellowship of Wildwood on April 7, 2024.• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your next event, use the following address: INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to our online worship service with Westside Church of Christ! We'd love to connect with your further and find out how we can pray for you and get you plugged into one of the small groups or ministry opportunities at Westside. So please fill out our in-touch form here: https://westsidelife.org/in-touchThis month Christmas message series is called "What Child is This?" We'll be exploring five of the ways the Bible describes the identity of Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King, Savior, and Shepherd. Each of those descriptions tells us something important about who Jesus is and the role he plays in our lives.

LibriVox selection of traditional Christmas carols, hymns and songs in English, French, German, Greek, Italian and Ukrainian. We wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.English:All Children are on Christmas Eve - Words & Music: Rev. Charles L. Hutchins (1838-1920).Angels from the Realms of Glory - Words: James Montgomery (1771-1854); Music: Henry T. Smart (1813-1879).Angels We Have Heard on High - Words: French Carol, trans. James Chadwick (1813-1882). Music: 'Gloria' French carol melody.The Babe of Bethlehem - Old Kentish carol, arr. Henry R. Bramley (1833-1917) & John Stainer (1840-1901).The First Nowell - traditional English carol, first published in its current form in Carols Ancient and Modern (1823) edited by William Sandys.Good King Wenceslas - Words: John Mason Neale (1818-1866). Music: from Piae Cantiones (1582) arr. Henry R. Bramley (1833-1917) & John Stainer (1840-1901).Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847), arr. William H. Cummings (1831-1915).The Holly and the Ivy - Words: Traditional. Music: Traditional, arr. Henry R. Bramley (1833-1917) & John Stainer (1840-1901).I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Words: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) Music: John B. Calkin (1827-1905).In Little Bethlehem - Words: Katherine Parker; Music: George W. Wilmot. In Beginner and Primary Songs for use in Sunday School and the Home.In the Bleak Midwinter - Words: Christina Rossetti (1830 - 1894); Music: Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934).Joy to the World - Words: Words: Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748); Music: 'Antioch' pieced together from 'Messiah' by George F. Handel (1685 - 1759) arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872).Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Words: Words: v. 1-2, 15th Century German, trans. Theodore Baker ( 1851–1934); v. 3,4 Fridrich Layriz (1808-1859), trans. Harriet Reynolds Krauth (1845-1925); v. 5, 15th Century German, trans. John C. Mattes(1876-1948). Music: 'Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen (Rhythmic)' German from Köln, 1599, arr. Michael Praetorius (1571-1621).Masters in this Hall, or, Nowell, Sing We Clear - Words: William Morris (1834-1896); Music: French Traditional.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Words: translated from the Latin by John Mason Neale (1818-1866). Music: 'Veni Emmanuel', 15th Century.Rise Up, Shepherd an' Foller - Words & Music: American Traditional arr. Franklin Robinson.Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sung - From William Ballet's Lute Book c.1600. Music: arr. Dr. Charles Wood (1866–1926).Wassail! Wassail All Over the Town! (Gloucestershire Wassail) - Words & Music: English Traditional.We Three Kings of Orient Are - Words & Music: Rev. John Henry Hopkins, Jr. D.D. (1821-1891).What Child is This? - Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898). Music: English Traditional.français (French):.Dans cette étable - Words: French Traditional; Music: Charles Gounod (1818-1893).Deutsch (German):.Es kommt ein Schiff geladen - Words: Daniel Sudermann (1550 - 1631?); Music: first published in Andernacher Gesangbuch 1608.ελληνικά (Greek):.I Parthenos Simeron (Η Παρθένος Σήμερον) or Today the Virgin - Words and music: St. Romanos the Melodist (5th Century).italiano (Italian):.Canzone di Natale - Music: Arranged by Alberto Bimboni.українська мова (Ukrainian):.Коляда (Kolyada) - Words and music: Traditional Ukrainian..Про різдво Христове... (Prorizdvo Khrystove) - Words and music: Traditional Ukrainian. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librivox1/support

The word “totalitarianism” describes a political system in which the state has total authority over every aspect of life. In regimes of this kind, external conformity is just the first step—what they really want is your soul. According to Rod Dreher, we're now seeing the rise of a new “soft totalitarianism” which is closer to Huxley's Brave New World, than Orwell's 1984. In soft totalitarianism, conformity is achieved by manipulating access to things like status and comfort, often by means of a social credit system. On this program, Shane Rosenthal talks with Rod Dreher about these and other disturbing trends that he outlines in his bestselling book, Live Not By Lies, which also happens to be the subject of a forthcoming documentary series.SHOW NOTESResources by Rod DreherLive Not By Lies (book)The Axis of the Human Heart (essay)Exclude the Excluders! (essay)Live Not By Lies, Rod Dreher on The Jordan Peterson Podcast (video)The Fog of Propaganda: Rod Dreher on American Thought Leaders (video)Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn ResourcesLive Not By Lies (essay)A World Split Apart (Harvard commencement address)One Word of Truth (Nobel Prize speech)Solzhenitsyn at Harvard: The Address & Responses (book)The Solzhenitsyn Reader (book)A Portrait of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, David Aikman (Mars Hill Audio) The Christian Humanism of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Mars Hill Audio)Aleksander Solzhenitsyn: A Brief Autobiography (essay)Other Related ResourcesLive Not By Lies: The Documentary Series (video preview)We Are Repaganizing, Louise Perry (essay)Why I Am Now a Christian, Ayaan Hirsi Ali (essay)Yes, The West is Becoming More Like China, N.S. Lyons (essay)Post Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought, Gene Veith (book)Post Christian, featuring Shane Rosenthal & Gene Veith (podcast)Modern Fascism: Liquidating the Christian Worldview, Gene Veith (book)The False Gospel of Fascism, Shane Rosenthal & Gene Veith (podcast)The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl Trueman (book)Politics & Original Sin, Shane Rosenthal & Michael McClymond (podcast)How to Detect Deception, Shane Rosenthal (essay)Today is GIVING TUESDAY!Support The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift here (or click the image below). Another way you can help is by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack (simply use the green “subscribe” button at the bottom of this page). For “tax-deductible” donations, click here.Upcoming Events• Can We Trust The Story of Jesus' Birth? At this time of year, we're invited to sing Christmas carols in honor of Jesus' birth, but can we really trust the narratives we find in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke? How can we be sure these stories weren't added much later or embellished in some way? Do these stories conflict with each other, or with known historical facts? Shane will be speaking on this topic at the next Friday Night Forum (7 pm on Dec. 1st, 2023 in St. Charles, MO • cpcopc.org).• On Dec. 17th at Concord Church in St. Louis, Shane will discuss his conversion to Christianity from a secular Jewish background through a detailed study of messianic prophecy. This event is titled: What Child is This: How The Christmas Story Fulfills Ancient Prophecies (click here for more information).• Shane will be speaking at The Cross & Resurrection conference in the Memphis area on March 29-31, 2024.• The Humble Skeptic podcast and ReThink315 will host a conference titled, Conversations That Matter, featuring Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal, and Jeremy Smith on April 5-6, 2024 at Concord Church in St. Louis.• Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal & Jeremy Smith will be speaking on apologetics-related topics at The Fellowship of Wildwood on April 7, 2024.• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your next event, use the following address: INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM.Support The Humble Skeptic by upgrading to a paid subscription. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe

Fifty years ago, Os Guinness released his book, The Dust of Death, which offered a piercing analysis of the sixties counterculture movement with its revolutionary ideas about human nature and sexual liberation. In his preface to a new edition of this work, Guinness argues that during this tumultuous decade, “many of the seeds of today's most radical ideas were sown, only to flower more recently in their most destructive forms.” Shane Rosenthal talks with Os about many of his observations and predictions from a half-century ago, as well as how these radical ideas eventually became mainstream.SHOW NOTESResources by Os GuinnessThe Dust of Death, and Last Call for Liberty (books)The Magna Charta of Humanity and Fools Talk (books)We're All Children of the 60's (article - TGC)I Believe in Doubt (article - Ligonier)A Free People's Suicide (video - Socrates in the City)The Magna Charta of Humanity (video - Socrates in the City)The Future of Freedom (podcast - WHI)Additional Resources by Os Guinness (website)Other Related ResourcesOs Guinness: The Christian Public Intellectual, John Shelton (article)Let's Be Civil About It, Michael Horton & Os Guinness (article - MR)Time for Truth, Ryan Glomsrud (article - MR)Be a Berean!, Shane Rosenthal (article)The Virtue of Doubt, Shane Rosenthal (article)Live Not By Lies, Rod Dreher (book)Modern Fascism: Liquidating the Judeo-Christian Worldview, Gene Veith (book)The False Gospel of Fascism, Shane Rosenthal & Gene Veith (podcast)The Political Implications of Original Sin, S. Rosenthal & M. McClymond (podcast)Support The Humble Skeptic!Click here to make a one-time gift to help support this podcast, or consider becoming a paid subscriber via Substack by using the green “subscribe” button below ($5.95 per month / $59 per year). You can also make a “tax-deductible” donation here.Upcoming Events• Can We Trust The Story of Jesus' Birth? That's the subject Shane will be addressing at the next Friday Night Forum at 7 pm on Dec. 1st, 2023 in St. Charles, Missouri (cpcopc.org).• On December 17th, Shane will be speaking at Concord Church in St. Louis (South County) on the following topic: What Child is This: How The Christmas Story Fulfills Ancient Prophecies. Click here for more information.• Shane has been invited to speak at The Cross & Resurrection conference in the Memphis area on March 29-31, 2024.• The Humble Skeptic podcast and ReThink315 will be hosting a conference titled, Conversations That Matter, featuring Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal, and Jeremy Smith on April 5-6, 2024 at Concord Church in St. Louis.• Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal & Jeremy Smith will be speaking on apologetics-related topics at The Fellowship of Wildwood on April 7, 2024.• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your upcoming conference or event, send an email to INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM.The Humble Skeptic is a listener-supported podcast. To support this work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe

As discussed on recent episodes, when it comes to religion and worldview preferences, most people tend to follow their own internal feelings, intuitions, and experiences. But what are the larger social implications of this increasing emphasis on the subjective? According to Carl Trueman, in today's culture of “expressive individualism,” the idea of conforming to anything external—anything outside the “self”—has come to be seen as “inauthentic.” As a result of this cultural shift, identity is now being formed by a person's internal feelings and desires rather than by external considerations, including nature itself. Shane Rosenthal talks with Dr. Trueman about this and many other issues he addresses in his book, The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self.SHOW NOTESResources by Carl TruemanThe Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self & Strange New World (books)Dylan Mulvany and the Real Clash of Civilizations (article - First Things)In Our Chaotic Age, Some Atheists are Rethinking Secularism (article - First Things)6 Ways Christians Can Respond to Our Strange New World (article - TGC)The Genesis of Gender (podcast featuring Carl Trueman & Abigail Favale)Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age (podcast featuring Carl Trueman & Rosaria Butterfield)Other Related ResourcesThe Mormonization of American Christianity, Shane Rosenthal (article)The Story of Us, Shane Rosenthal (article)What is Faith?, Shane Rosenthal (article)Liberalism or Christianity?, J. Gresham Machen (article)Is Faith a Feeling?, The Humble Skeptic, Episode 4Religion on Trial, The Humble Skeptic, Episode 5Faith & Experience, The Humble Skeptic, Episode 28Support The Humble Skeptic!Click here to make a one-time gift to help support this podcast, or consider becoming a paid subscriber via Substack by using the green “subscribe” button below ($5.95 per month / $59 per year). You can also make a “tax-deductible” donation here.Upcoming Events• Can We Trust The Story of Jesus' Birth? That's the subject Shane will be addressing at the next Friday Night Forum at 7 pm on Dec. 1st, 2023 in St. Charles, Missouri (cpcopc.org).• What Child is This? That's the name of a talk Shane will be giving on Jesus' fulfillment of messianic prophecy at Concord Church in St. Louis on Dec. 17, 2023, at 9 am.• Shane has been invited to speak at The Cross & Resurrection conference in the Memphis area on March 29-31, 2024.• The Humble Skeptic podcast and ReThink315 will be hosting a conference titled, Conversations That Matter, featuring Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal, and Jeremy Smith on April 5-6, 2024 at Concord Church in St. Louis.• Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal & Jeremy Smith will be giving talks on apologetics-related topics at The Fellowship of Wildwood on April 7, 2024.• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your upcoming conference or event, send an email to INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM.The Humble Skeptic is a listener-supported podcast. To support this work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe