The Rev. Paul Maier will be the guest preacher at the 10 a.m. service Sunday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Maier is the Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University ...

In the New Testament, the Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ birth—the first Christmas. Set during the rise of the Roman Empire, the stories create a radiant image of a young couple giving birth to the ...

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For centuries, the town of Bethlehem has been synonymous with the birth of Jesus, its name etched into Christian tradition. Depictions of the Nativity, replete with shepherds, wise men, and a humble ...