Christmas and Advent

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  9 Ways Grandparents Can Share Christmas This Year, Even from Far Away If the grandparents can have a positive attitude, grandchildren will follow along and consider 2020 Christmas a fun adventure. Here are 9 creative ideas to stay close to your grandchildren during this... Linda Gilden Dec 21, 2020
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  6 Things to Know about the Messianic Prophecies of Jesus Biblical scholars say there are approximately 2,500 prophecies are in the Bible—with about 2,000 of them already fulfilled. But only a few hundred of these are Messianic prophecies. Fulfilled prophecy is... Dawn Wilson Dec 21, 2020
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  Where Was Jesus Born? - 5 Things to Know about Bethlehem The Bible tells us that Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem, which is just south of Jerusalem. It's a fact that most Christians and many non-Christians know, due to its inclusion in several popular... Andreas Köstenberger and Jimmy Roh Dec 18, 2020
• How to Share Christ with Your Unbelieving Family at Christmas Your goal is not to help your ungodly family change their behavior. Your purpose is to be God’s vessel, to deliver the message of true hope and love displayed in the birth, death and resurrection of Christ. Rhonda Stoppe Dec 17, 2020
• 6 Ways to Protect Your Peace This Christmas Adults become stressed and overwhelmed leading into Christmas--it makes for a lot of hustle and bustle and fewer moments enjoying your family. While I have not cracked the code on thriving in December, there... Katie T. Kennedy Dec 17, 2020
• A Beautiful Reason ‘Thanks Be to God’ Is Such a Powerful Verse For Paul, giving thanks was an action, not a feeling. Sometimes we think we must feel good to give thanks, and often we are good at giving thanks when we are feeling positive. Throughout the Bible, God... Sarah Frazer Dec 17, 2020
• A Prayer for Families Going through Divorce This Christmas Even when your heart feels heavy, and your mind is consumed with wondering how you got here, there is still hope and help. Sarah Nichols Dec 16, 2020
• The Hope for 2020 That Only Christ and Christmas Can Bring Our hope is not in open-mindedness or a new way of thinking. And our hope is not in a forthcoming vaccine. Our hope lies in what only Christ and His coming to earth brought to us. Cindi McMenamin Dec 15, 2020
• Was Herod the Great the Original ‘King of the Jews’? Herod the Great may have created some impressive building projects, but his “great” title often pales when we analyze his rule. The true King of the Jews would take center stage in the Judean world about 30... Hope Bolinger Dec 14, 2020
• 5 Things to Notice When You Read Luke's Christmas Story This Year Look deeper beyond just the familiar story of Christmas and see that these verses are practically relevant for us even thousands of years later. Cold-Case Christianity Dec 14, 2020
• What Is the Meaning of Glory to God in the Highest and Peace to His People on Earth? "Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth." The images in this story evoke a sense of wonder and awe in so many hearts. In fact, many music composers have been inspired to base chants,... Heather Adams Dec 14, 2020
• What Is Epiphany? Bible Meaning and Holiday Traditions Epiphany is a time of revelation. Jesus revealed himself to the Israelites and the Gentiles as represented by the Wise Men. God doesn’t play favorites but receives all whose hearts long for him. Jessica Van Roekel Dec 14, 2020