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The birth of a child

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We are talking about the birth of a child,
Not the revolutionary act of a strong man,
Not the breathtaking discovery of a sage,
Not the pious act of a saint.

It really passes all understanding.

The birth of a child is to bring the great turning around of all things, is to bring salvation and redemption of the whole human race.

What kings and statesmen, philosophers and artists, founders of religions and moral teachers vainly strive for, now comes about through a newborn child.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

3 Responses to “The birth of a child” »»

  1. Comment by tony sheng | 12/24/06 at 12:51 pm

    Merry Christmas Steve!

    Blessings on you and your family this season – thanks for blessing others because of how God has blessed you.

  2. Comment by David John Aldrich | 12/24/06 at 9:35 pm

    I want to also wish you a Merry Christmas Steve. Your blog has been a catalyst in my understanding of what Christ wants to do in the world through His Church. Thank you for being a change agent.

  3. Comment by Steve | 12/25/06 at 9:37 pm

    Thanks guys and to everyone who has supported the blog this year. Christmas blessings.

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