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Twisted Advent

On the Fourth Sunday of Advent this past Sunday I was privileged to be in worship with the good people at Third Christian Reformed Church

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Tradition vs. Habits

by Rebecca Koerselman Throughout the year, and especially during the holidays, I hear a lot of talk about tradition, especially family traditions. As a historian,

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent

“My soul magnifies the LORD, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.

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The Same God?

I was going to write on why “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” means so much to me as a Christmas carol, but the latest blow-up

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What Does the Force Awaken?

    I’m writing this on Thursday—the day millions of people have been waiting for. This is the advent season of Star Wars; I wouldn’t

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The word as guest

Maybe it’s the end of the semester, maybe it’s recent national and world events, maybe it’s the year I’ve had, but some days, too, I

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Giving Tuesday

Yes, I know. I’m two weeks late. Two weeks ago, December 1, was Giving Tuesday—joining the ranks of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber

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Lift up Your Voices, the Lord is Near

Today, The Twelve is pleased to introduce our newest, regular contributor. Brian Keepers is the Minister of Preaching and Congregational Leadership at Fellowship Reformed Church

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