Category Archives: Nativity

Bringing forth life…

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Tom Brainerd

Satan, in his deceptions, conceived desire in Eve. Desire conceived sin and sin brought forth death. Almighty God upped the ante, when Christ was conceived Jesus in the womb of a daughter of Eve, bringing forth life. THB

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Nine Lessons…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Nine Lessons… Tonight at Trinity – Edgewood we will hold our third Christmas Eve service of Nine Lessons and Carols. A tweet from my friend and fellow-servant Burk Parsons sparked a thought for me… Pastors, as we preach tonight let … Continue reading →

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The Shepherds…

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

They saw it as it was told to them. What the angel had said proved out in the manger. The ultimate proclamation of God’s covenant faithfulness was there on the straw, wrapped in swaddling clothes. The hopes and fears of … Continue reading →

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