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What Is the Meaning of the Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”?

By J. V. Fesko / December 22, 2023

What’s striking about the beloved Christmas hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is how it traces the themes of Israel’s exodus to the eschatological, or final, exodus that was to begin with the birth of the Messiah.

Children’s Story: “Julie’s Christmas Home”

By Ayrian Yasar / December 21, 2021

Here is a short, heartwarming Christmas story to read to your children about how Jesus left his heavenly home and came into our sin-filled world because of his love for us.