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Tag: Reasons to Believe

Reasons to Believe from The Mystery of the Magi

January 7, 2018January 6, 2019 ~ Peggy Haslar

At the end of the Christmas season as we celebrate the Visit of the Magi to the Christ Child born in Bethlehem, we often hear the saying, "Wise men still seek Him." Outside the church walls, skepticism purports to be the only true wisdom and has the sheen of cool to boot. Still, believers of … Continue reading Reasons to Believe from The Mystery of the Magi

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