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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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Poems for a Busy Time by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 28, 2022 by jrcoggins

No one has time to read blogs in the busy time around Christmas. It is appropriate, then, that today I post some poems since no one reads poetry either. Seasonally Affected Disorder Our Christmas cactuses have glorious practices in November, … 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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