Monthly Archives: December 2012
What Child is This?
by Steven Smith on December 25, 2012 in Christian Life
What? The word of questioning came nigh, As heaven’s earthward lullaby, Threatened those in positions high, Who sought with fear of knowing. What Child? The infant moves involuntary; While shepherds watching sedentary, (From angel sightings momentary), Kept all their fears from... Read More »
Preaching the Christ at Christmas
by Steven Smith on December 14, 2012 in Pastors, Preaching
The irony of the Christmas season is that Christ gets pushed out. That’s clear enough. It’s an observation that’s good to make to our people when we preach as we refocus their attention on the manger not the mall. But a little honesty forces me to admit that I often leave o... Read More »
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Steven W. Smith is the Vice President for Student Services and Communications and Professor of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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