REFLECTION: THE NATIVITY STORY

By Paul Negrete – The nativity story in the second chapters of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke captivates me, particularly the encounters with Christ as a baby involving various characters such as the shepherds, Herod, priests, Mary, Joseph, Simeon, Ana, and, my favorite, the magi.

eBLOG: ON SHEPHERDS AND RANCHERS

Amy Gane – Greeley, Colorado … My husband and I come from very different backgrounds. His dad came to the United States from Australia to pursue his Ph.D. His mom was a piano teacher, and his brother is a professor at Andrews University, educating the next generation of pastors in Old Testament languages. He was expected to go to college, and he went on to get his master’s as well.

COMMENTARY: A GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT

By Mickey Mallory – Soon, the year 2023 will be in the annals of history. What will you remember about this year? I am sure you could probably think of a number of things that made this year special. How about the gifts you received this year? I am sure you could think of a few.

MHA MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM CELEBRATES CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

Jocelyn Aalborg and Karrie Meyers – Highlands Ranch, Colorado … The Mile High Academy (MHA) Middle School girls’ basketball team clinched the championship trophy at the 5280 League Championship at the Denver Waldorf School in Denver, Colorado, beating Denver Jewish Day Academy 30 to 22, December 11.