2009-09-25T09:37:35-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/birth+of+christ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201:18-25&version=NIV 2009-09-25T09:37:35-05:00 Mary was the mother of Jesus. She found to be with child through the Holy Spirit, not Joseph--her soon to be husband. Before the birth of Jesus, Joseph considered divorcing Mary quietly, but an angel came to him and told him not to. Mary gave birth to her son and Joseph named him Jesus per the angel's request. http://biblica.com/bible/verse/index.php?q=Luke+2%3A1-20 2008-07-01T10:30:47-05:00 From Luke 2:1-20 http://faithfacts.org/christ-and-the-culture/The-Impact-of-Christianity 2008-05-26T18:34:28-05:00 This article takes a historical look at the importance of the Christmas event--putting aside matters of theology or faith. See how Jesus' birth impacts the value of human life, education, government, science, the work ethic, art, music, literature and more.... http://biblica.com/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Luke+2%3A1-20 2008-01-11T16:56:33-05:00 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken .... Read more from Luke 2:1-20. http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36237&columnid=3803 2007-11-21T11:45:34-05:00 Christmas Themes from Philippians. When someone says the word “Christmas,” what comes to your mind? Perhaps your thoughts include family, eating, visiting and, of course, the presents! Maybe your mind goes to the stress of the holidays in trying to find that perfect gift... http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32333&columnid=3844 2007-11-21T11:44:01-05:00 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18