Most Christmas Stable scenes under the tree or over the fireplace, or wherever, show no one holding the baby. Why not. I hear it is because everyone is worshipping the baby Jesus. The baby Jesus does not want to be worshipped. Babies want to to held. And for that matter, Jesus never asked to be worshipped. He asked to be followed. Lots of Christians worship but do not follow. If God was really human in the baby Jesus then God wants to be held. And when Jesus is held it would be nice to see him held by Joseph.
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From Stephanie Logan of Centennial, CO
I sincerely hope your mission thrives. The Church these days seems overly intent on preaching politics and battering its members with ultimatums and threats instead of focusing on the messages of love, forgiveness and daily sacrifice that convert followers from the inside out and are therefore more effective in the long run!
I sincerely hope your mission thrives. The Church these days seems overly intent on preaching politics and battering its members with ultimatums and threats instead of focusing on the messages of love, forgiveness and daily sacrifice that convert followers from the inside out and are therefore more effective in the long run!
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