The Life and Times of Jesus

Where Faith and History Meet

From the star oracle of Matthew that heralded his birth,

to the fantastic imagery of the Revelation that chronicles his conquest, the New Testament is the story of the most important man

who has ever lived ... Jesus of Nazareth.

These stories and studies are dedicated to him,
to those who follow him,
and to those who seek him.

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D L Bray

Feb 53 min

Sometimes - It's the Little Things

It's not always the mountain we need help moving ...

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D L Bray

Jan 13 min

And on the Eighth Day ,,,

... the Rabbi intoned the benediction, pausing to allow Joseph to quietly add the child's name, Jesus. The snip was made, eliciting a wail.

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D L Bray

Nov 24, 20232 min

Don't Rush Thanksgiving

There is no "Black Friday." For me it is "Golden Friday."

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D L Bray

Jun 28, 20237 min

The Legend of Santa Claus

How each of us practice our Christian faith is a personal choice. Christianity itself is a personal faith, a relationship between you and...

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D L Bray

Jun 1, 20233 min

The Origins of the Word Easter

Contrary to the myths that are haunting the internet, the word “Easter” has nothing to do with any ancient pagan goddesses, including the...

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D L Bray

Feb 25, 20213 min

The Water of Life

Easing out of bed Elisabeth turned back to be sure the covers were spread over her sleeping husband’s form, then took down a heavy mantle...

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D L Bray

Jan 13, 20212 min

Unholy Night

Joseph had a dream. In the middle of the late winter night an angel came to Joseph in his sleep and told him to take Mary and Jesus and...

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D L Bray

Jan 9, 20213 min

A Song of Palm Sunday

He’s coming! Word spread like wildfire through the city, overflowing with pilgrims come to celebrate the Passover. As the news spread,...

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D L Bray

Mar 19, 20192 min

Little Easter Blessings

I couldn't have been more than five or six years old that Easter. Going to my grandparent’s farm to gather with my large southern family...

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D L Bray

Mar 18, 20191 min

A Pin and a Prayer

When my mother-in-law passed away, her daughters wanted her china, silver, jewelry, quilts, and such. After they sorted and took what...

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The Life and Times of Jesus

From the star oracle of Matthew that heralded his birth,

to the fantastic imagery of the Revelation that chronicles his conquest, the New Testament is the story of the most important man

who has ever lived ... Jesus of Nazareth.

These stories and studies are dedicated to him, to those who follow him, and to those who seek him.

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These stories and studies are dedicated to him,
to those who follow him,
and to those who seek him.