About the Cover: The little town of Bethlehem was “fruitful” (the meaning of Ephrathah) because the Lord designed to be born there. The places where the Lord chooses to be present are life-giving because He is there. How often he chooses humble means to do amazing things! Every Sunday by His Word and Sacraments, He joins His Word to simple things like water, bread and wine to do the amazing acts of creating and sustaining faith.