Category Archives: Christmas story

Joseph’s Story: Learning to Look at Life through the Lens of God

Posted on December 15, 2021 by honestaboutmyfaith

Following his encounter wih the Angel, everything changed. Rather than looking at God through the lens of his life circumstances, Joseph began to see his life through the lens of God. Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the UK

Posted on January 1, 2019 by honestaboutmyfaith

They lived in a time of despair and uncertainty, a people looking for hope and to these people, God makes a promise: The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep … Continue reading →

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When the Elf on Shelf met Jesus

Posted on December 23, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Can you spot the character who seems out of place in this nativity scene? This year we have had an elf on the shelf stay with us. Each day when our children wake up the Elf can be found in unusual … Continue reading →

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Jesus is God’s Gift: An all age visual, fun, interactive and creative Christmas talk

Posted on November 28, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

This fun, visual and creative talk explains how Jesus is God’s gift to the world using a wrapped up present with various items inside of it. As you pull each item out (it’s best done in order) you simply explain … Continue reading →

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Advent 24: What do we need for Christmas?

Posted on December 24, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

There once were some parents who wanted to buy their daughter the perfect Christmas present and so they bought her a bike which was something that she really needed. Because they cared so much, they invested a huge amount of time and effort … Continue reading →

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Advent 23: Jesus was a Refugee

Posted on December 23, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Mary was dazed and confused. Joseph had woken her in the middle of the night and now she was clinging to Jesus, holding him as close as she could as they stumbled along in the dark. When Joseph had woken … Continue reading →

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Advent 22: The horrible bit of the Nativity that gets missed out

Posted on December 22, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

There is a part of the Christmas story that I don’t recall seeing in many or even possibly any Nativity plays. King Herod was far from happy that the Magi had arrived saying that there was a newly born King … Continue reading →

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Advent 20: The bit that feels a bit awkward

Posted on December 20, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

The wise men (Magi) traveled to find Jesus which is wonderful, but they were led to him through astrology which feels a bit err, embarrassing. The Bible is clear that God is the one who we should turn to for … Continue reading →

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Advent 19: The Long Wait Until Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

Simeon knew that he wouldn’t die until he had seen the Messiah and on the day that Mary, Joseph and Jesus visited the temple in Jerusalem for their purification offering, God led him to the temple. As he arrived, he … Continue reading →

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Advent 18: The Long Road to Bethlehem

Posted on December 18, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

In contrast with the shepherds, the Magi (or wise men as they are more commonly known in nativity plays) had to travel a huge distance to see Jesus. The shepherds popped into town to see if the Messiah really had been … Continue reading →

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