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Rachel Weeping for Her Children by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 20, 2022 by jrcoggins

In his Gospel, Matthew stated that Herod’s slaughter of the young children in Bethlehem following the birth of Jesus was a fulfillment of an Old Testament prophecy: “Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: ‘A voice is … Continue reading →

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It is tough to write at Christmas by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 15, 2021 by jrcoggins

It is tough to write at Christmas. Christmas is the season of love and joy and peace. Everything that is written—a blog, a sermon, a story, a poem—must be filled with love and joy and peace. That is why we … Continue reading →

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