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Roger Nelson
Roger Nelson is pastor at Hope Christian Reformed Church in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Matthew’s echoes of older stories (Matthew 2:13-23)
When the holy innocents text makes reference to Rachel, it seems worth remembering her story.
December 28, Christmas 1A (Matthew 2:13-23)
The incarnation means God enters the world as it stands, not as we wish it to be.
God in the particular (Luke 2:1-20)
The Christmas story is scandalous because of its specificity.
December 24 and 25, Nativity A (Luke 2:1–14 (15-20)
It’s likely that Jesus was born in a cave. Does that make any difference?
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