Category Archives: Christmas

Fear Not

Posted on December 20, 2020 by DHawthorne

There is a prevailing attitude among Christians in general, and especially among Evangelicals, that faith and hope in Christ mean that somehow, someway, God is going to take negative circumstances and turn them around. Health problems will be resolved, favorable … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Shadows

Posted on December 21, 2019 by DHawthorne

Christmas 2019 As winter’s shadows deepen, and the nights grow cold and long, We pierce the dark with festive lights and cheer our hearts with joyful song; Our souls are warmed with laughter, and the love of friends and kin, … Continue reading →

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Morning Star

Posted on December 25, 2018 by DHawthorne

The blanket of the evening’s dark falls silently upon the ground, As branches reach against the sky, a frame before the starry night – The brightness of the streets has fled, the sidewalks now by lamplight crowned; With daylight’s vision … Continue reading →

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The Road To Bethlehem

Posted on December 23, 2017 by DHawthorne

The weary road stretched on beneath their feet, From day to dusty day along the haggard way, Their goal a tiny village where their folk must meet By edict to be counted, then to pay. But joy would come, a … Continue reading →

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In Dark of Night

Posted on December 24, 2016 by DHawthorne

In dark of night the shepherds watched, their quiet flocks before them spread; A simple life, a simple task, no lofty prospects yet ahead … But angel voice and angel choir broke full upon their quiet eve, With more of … Continue reading →

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The Cross and the Cradle

Posted on December 25, 2014 by DHawthorne

It’s Christmas morning as I begin this post, it’s nice and peaceful, and I’m feeling content. I tend to get contemplative on Christmas (see my other posts at The Wonder of Christmas, and Christmas is for Kids?), and today is … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of Christmas (Focus on Grace 2013)

Posted on August 17, 2014 by DHawthorne

Note: I debated with myself waiting for December to republish this, but decided instead to preserve the original publication order instead. So it’s a tad out-of-season, appearing here in August. Well, stores have “Christmas in July,” so why not? If … Continue reading →

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Christmas is for Kids?

Posted on December 26, 2006 by DHawthorne

It’s Christmas evening as I write: my wife and mother-in-law are in the Family Room reading; we’ve all just topped off a wonder roast tenderloin and artichoke hearts au gratin dinner with some sugar-free chocolate tortes. I napped half the … Continue reading →

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