Tag Archives: Epiphany

A Very Important Date by James R. Coggins

Posted on January 10, 2024 by jrcoggins

Dr. Coggins, you are a trained historian and an amateur theologian. What wisdom do you have for us today? I’m always glad to help. Here is my thought for this week. January 6 is a very important date for me, … Continue reading →

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Who Were the Wise Men, and Why Did They Go to Bethlehem?

Posted on January 1, 2020 by jrcoggins

Matthew 2:1-12 tells the familiar story of the “wise men” coming to worship the baby Jesus. The story forms part of Christmas celebrations every year all over the world. In fact, in traditional church calendars, the wise men have their … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on December 27, 2013 by kristenheitzmann

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Legend has it, that the familiar carol has a symbolic spiritual meaning. There are different stories told about the reason for this coded symbolism and even differences in … Continue reading →