Jesus ‘Lost Years’ far from a teenage wasteland

Approximately 2,000 years ago today, Jesus Christ was alive and walking the earth - and he was becoming a teenager! Wrap your mind around that one.What must life have been like for, and with, a teenage Jesus? The last thing that we know for sure about him is just before this period, and comes from … Continue reading Jesus ‘Lost Years’ far from a teenage wasteland

The birth of Jesus Christ

A COMBINED LUKE/MATTHEW.....Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way.When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss … Continue reading The birth of Jesus Christ

A star, a star, shining in the night

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” It was a common ancient belief that a new star would appear at the occasion of a ruler’s birth. On one particular, memorable night just over two millennia ago now, three king’s … Continue reading A star, a star, shining in the night