I was surprised as well by the stone manger, until I remembered how animals chew on fences, stalls, etc. A wooden cradle-like manger would need to be replaced about once a week.
I had a short pause when the genealogy of Matthew 1 stopped at Joseph, “the husband of Mary” rather than the father of Jesus. It takes a little more thought to realize that the important heritage of Jesus was cultural rather than biological.
Happy New Year! I am so looking forward to the Challenge, most especially, as I’m confined to home following my shoulder surgery. First thing this morning, I read Matthew Chapter 1. I couldn’t help reading onto Chapter 2. Blessings to all in 2016!
This is cool. I had no idea that the manger might look like this.
I am excited to start this journey
I was surprised as well by the stone manger, until I remembered how animals chew on fences, stalls, etc. A wooden cradle-like manger would need to be replaced about once a week.
I had a short pause when the genealogy of Matthew 1 stopped at Joseph, “the husband of Mary” rather than the father of Jesus. It takes a little more thought to realize that the important heritage of Jesus was cultural rather than biological.
Happy New Year! I am so looking forward to the Challenge, most especially, as I’m confined to home following my shoulder surgery. First thing this morning, I read Matthew Chapter 1. I couldn’t help reading onto Chapter 2. Blessings to all in 2016!
Feeling Blessed to have this opportunity to strengthen my faith.
An exciting first day and it is my prayer that the congregation will join in this journey for 90 days.