When Andrew and his family went on safari in Kenya they had the pleasure of watching a variety of animals frequenting a small lake that appeared in the scrabbly landscape Giraffes wildebeests hippopotamuses and waterfowl all traveled to this life-giving source of water As Andrew observed their comings and goings he thought how the ldquo Bible is like a divine watering hole rdquo mdash not only is it a source of guidance and wisdom but it rsquo s a refreshing oasis where people from all walks of life can quench their thirst In his observation Andrew echoed the psalmist who [... more]

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Every Christmas we decorate our home with nativity scenes from around the world We have a German nativity pyramid a manager scene fashioned out of olive wood from Bethlehem and a brightly colored Mexican folk version Our family favorite is a whimsical entry from Africa Instead of the more traditional sheep and camels a hippopotamus gazes contently at the baby Jesus The unique cultural perspective brought to life in these nativity scenes warms my heart as I ponder each beautiful reminder that Jesus rsquo s birth was not just for one nation or culture It is good news for the [... more]