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The Weight Of Advent

December 2, 2012 • Michael McCracken

The heart of advent is that there truly would be a weightiness and a gravity placed on us as we reflect on the moment Christ made His first appearance in this world. It Is our desire here at ARCC that "advent" season would be a reminder of how truth of Christ's Incarnation and the truth of His expected return is to play Itself outIn our lives every day of our lives.

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A Biblical Response To Evil And Tragedy

December 30, 2012 • Michael McCracken

Matthew recounts the horrific story of the slaughtering of the young males in Bethlehem by King Herod. In the midst of this seemingly hopeless text Matthew points us to two Old Testament passages that give an honest response to our pain and suffering. Whether we like what we hear is another story. Additional Scripture References: Matt. 6:19-21; Luke 14:26; Mark 8:35-37; Hosea 11:1-7; 13:4-6; 12:8; 14:3-6; Jer. 31:14-20

The Visit Of The Wise Men

December 23, 2012 • Michael McCracken

Additional Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:7; 1 Corinthians 1:20-31; Luke 14:26

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December 16, 2012 • Michael McCracken

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