22nd December Jesus’ birth foretold:  Matthew 1: 1-17, Luke 1 

22 December         Jesus’ birth foretold:  Matthew 1: 1-17, Luke 1  A number of years ago my son and I visited a very distant relative, who had researched our family tree on my father’s side. He had put aside a whole room for his work, which was displayed on the walls and we went on to have a very interesting afternoon as he talked about what he had…

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15th December Israel’s Broken Kingdom: Kings and Prophets  Solomon: 1 Kings 8-9 

15 December  Israel’s Broken Kingdom: Kings and Prophets  Solomon: 1 Kings 8-9  My mother has always wanted to become a nurse, and she commenced her nurse training in her younger years. Unfortunately, life got in the way and she had to give up her training and passion. Growing up I have always heard that I would continue what my mother had started. So, it was.  Reading through…

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