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‘To You Is Born a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’
By Rev. John Laux (Interim Pastor) Resurrection Lutheran Church (LCMS) 
December 24, 2025
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without the angelic words of Luke 2: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will fi...
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Perspective: There is a crack in everything
By Rev. Casey Zesch Bethany Lutheran Church 
December 24, 2025
“There is a crack in everything,” wrote the late Leonard Cohen. “That’s how the light gets in.” Yes, indeed, and that’s how Christmas comes to us … through the cracks. Luke’s gospel tells how night-time shepherds — the poor of the earth contrasted with the powerful politicians, Emperor Augustus and ...
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Feel the warmth of Christmas
By Rev. Ron Windecker Christ Lutheran Church Cherry Spring 
December 24, 2025
Christmas greetings to all! Christmas is a special time that brings people together. Christmas decorations are being completed in stores and homes, marking that we are preparing for Christmas. These preparations and others fill this season with love, joy and warmth. It’s the best time to send kind w...
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Letter: The Christ Child
By Pastor Mike Bell Christ is King Church 
December 24, 2025
Christmas confronts us with a truth that demands attention — a Child was born, yet He is King. The angel announced it clearly: “… unto you is born thi...
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Hope, Peace, Joy, Love = Jesus
By Rev. Karen Horan Fredericksburg United Methodist Church 
December 24, 2025
Holiday greetings to you! As one of the newest pastors in Fredericksburg, I feel like I am still getting to know this community and the pastors. But I...
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God sent the perfect gift
By Rev. John Cruz New Life Fredericksburg 
December 24, 2025
A few years ago, there was an online poll for the best Christmas movie. “The Christmas Story” came in first place. I think the title had something to ...
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PASTOR MESSAGES
Peace came to Earth
By Rev. Thomas Fricke Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 
December 24, 2025
Immanuel. It’s more than just a name — it captures the message and meaning of Christmas. God became man by being born of a human mother. He who is pre...
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Advent shows longing for God
By Rev. Jonathan Mollenkopf Zion Lutheran Church 
December 24, 2025
Advent is a holy season as we spend four weeks preparing to celebrate Christmas. It’s a time to reflect on our longing for God — it is a season of wai...
Don’t be a Grinch for Christmas
Gillespie Life
Don’t be a Grinch for Christmas
OUTDOORS ON EDGE By Gayne C. Young 
December 24, 2025
My parents are dead, my kids are adults and my wife says we should save our money for upcoming vacations. In short, this means I’m looking at a pretty...
Cameron trades substance for spectacle with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Gillespie Life
Cameron trades substance for spectacle with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
BY MATT WARD 
December 24, 2025
Cinematic Considerations Spectacle in cinema can be thrilling, innovative and exhilarating, especially when blown up on the biggest screens possible. ...
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