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Away in a feed trough
Somehow “Away in a feed trough, no crib for a bed” doesn’t have the same feel as “Away in a Manger,” does it?
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When I grew up, I always pictured a manger as a wooden structure with lots of hay in it, a nice soft “bed” for baby Jesus. The reality is that the manger was most likely a hollowed-out stone container. Yes, it was a feed trough for the animals. Could there have been hay in it? Perhaps. Or perhaps not. Was the stone cold? It would seem likely! Was it comfortable? I doubt it!
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Click to keep reading this article written by Pastor Thomas Kock.
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FIC's Bible-reading plan
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Note: Each month includes four weeks of readings. There are 48 weeks of readings in 2021 and four weeks of readings in January 2022. This allows readers to not fall behind if they miss a reading or two because catch-up days are built into each month. If you finish the readings for the month early, you can use Forward in Christ's devotions for a quick daily reading, re-read a favorite portion of Scripture, or spend time meditating on a more challenging portion of Scripture from that month's readings.
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