“...And then, just when everything is bearing down on us to such an extent that we can scarcely withstand it, the Christmas message comes to tell us that all our ideas are wrong, and that what we take to be evil and dark is really good and light because it comes from God. Our eyes are at fault, that is all. God is in the manger, wealth in poverty, light in darkness, succor in abandonment. No evil can befall us; whatever men may do to us, they cannot but serve the God who is secretly revealed as love and rules the world and our lives.”
Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas
This book delves into the spiritual significance of Advent and Christmas, providing thoughtful reflections on the religious and cultural aspects of these holidays. It examines the historical and theological foundations of the season, encouraging readers to engage with the deeper meanings behind the celebrations. more
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more
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