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The Meaning of Christmas

06.12.2023 Categories: All | Christmas Written by: Neil Percival

There is something special about Christmas lights. There is something about a house all lit up in coloured lights that makes me want to stop and have a look. Light shining in the darkness is compellingly attractive and that idea can help us understand the birth of Jesus.

The Cure

05.12.2022 Categories: All | Christmas Written by: Neil Percival

Naming a new baby can be a challenging process, and not just for the parent. It can be hard for the child who has to live with the results of that choice. Mary and Joseph were spared this challenge because this important matter was decided by God and his decision was delivered by angel.

Can I Give You A Lift?

08.12.2021 Categories: All | Christmas Written by: Neil Percival

A couple of years before I moved to Young, I had just finished teaching a Scripture class at my local school when my Fire Brigade pager went off. Amongst other things, I was also the Captain of the local Rural Fire Brigade. I had foolishly decided to walk to school that day so, unfortunately, no car…

God With Us

04.12.2020 Categories: All | Christmas Written by: Neil Percival

The bible describes the birth of Jesus like this…

All of this occurred to fulfil the Lord’s message through his prophet: ‘Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means “God with us.”’ (Matthew 1:22-23).

Trusting the God of Christmas

20.12.2019 Categories: All | Christmas Written by: Neil Percival

Trust is a precious thing, easily lost and difficult to regain. A survey taken around the time of the last Federal election found that the Australian public’s trust in politicians and the political system is at its lowest in over 20 years.

You Better Watch Out...

14.12.2018 Categories: All | Advent Written by: Neil Percival

“You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why...” These are the opening lines of the well known Christmas song, “Santa Claus is coming to town.” The song urges us to get ready because Santa is coming and the way to be ready is to be on his “nice list” and asleep when he arrives. Apparently, if we see Santa, the magic fails and we don’t get presents…

Tags: Advent, Preparation, Christmas