Mark D. Roberts

Part 2 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is surely one of the most popular and beloved of Christmas carols. Each year, it is sung in thousands upon thousands of churches at Christmastime, not to mention being played in countless stores across…

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Part 1 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series For several years I have wanted do a series on Christmas carols, one that would include some interesting bits of history as well as a theological examination of the lyrics. And for several years I have found myself distracted…

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Part 4 of series: Introverts in the Church: An Interview and Review Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series Last Friday I posted the first of a two-part review of Adam McHugh’s new book, Introverts in the Church. As you may recall, I called this a “personal review” because it reflects, first of…

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We Remember the Meaning of Advent Advent is a word that means “coming” or “visit”.  In the Christian season of Advent we prepare for the “advent” of Christ at Christmas.  Our preparation includes many things: • We remember Israel’s hope for the coming of God’s Messiah to save, to forgive, and to restore them. •…

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Part 3 of series: Introverts in the Church: An Interview and Review Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In the last two days I’ve posted an interview with Adam McHugh, author of Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture. Today I want to add a review of this…

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