Christmas and Advent

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  8 Things That Will Make Your Christmas More Meaningful You were made for more than just having a good Christmas. You were made for a sacred, holy, and set-apart Christmas. These eight things will make your Christmas more meaningful: Becky Kiser Sep 27, 2018
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  The 10 Most Important People in the Christmas Story Their lives sit open for ministry. Have you noticed? Sometimes I read their stories fluently but skim over the depth they offer. But when I look a little further … oh my. The people of the Christmas story... Kristi Woods Sep 25, 2018
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  5 Conversations to Have with Your College Student over Break Your child has changed quite a bit during their time away at school, and according to multiple studies, they are probably drifting in their faith. Dr. Finny Kuruvilla Sep 25, 2018
• What Is the Meaning of the Word Hallelujah? A joy of our Christian lives is our invitation to praise the Lord. We love to do this anytime and in any number of ways. One of the ways we praise Him is by using the word Hallelujah! Dr. Dikkon Eberhart Sep 20, 2018
• Why Do Christians Celebrate Jesus' Birthday? Birthdays celebrate beginnings, and the celebration of Christmas is both a birthday and a beginning in more ways than one. Christmas marks a first breath, in the way that every one of our birthdays mark the... Catherine MacKenzie Sep 17, 2018
• 8 Forgotten but Important Christmas Carols You Need to Remember Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of year. It’s a time when we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Many of us will decorate our homes, send... Amy Clipston Sep 11, 2018
• 6 Lessons Hidden in the Christmas Story Since many of us grew up hearing the Christmas story, sometimes the wonder is lost in the retelling (like watching a Christmas classic such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the 49th time). But for today, sit... Ruthie Gray Dec 29, 2017
• 15 Passages to Read This Christmas (That Aren't Luke 2!) God's word is powerful and true. It never changes and is not based on popular opinion or current world view. It gives life and peace, hope and wisdom, in uncertain times and through every good or difficult... Debbie McDaniel Dec 29, 2017
• 10 Things about Christmas that Drive You Crazy Don’t get me wrong. I love Christmas – the beautiful carols, the lights, the spirit of giving in the air, and most of all, celebrating God’s gift to us of Jesus and mirroring that by giving to others. It’s... Cindi McMenamin Dec 26, 2017
• When the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is Messy Where was the joy in this most wonderful season that seemed to be racing too quickly by, before we could even stop to breathe and soak in beautiful moments? The truth is – life is just tough some days. We... Debbie McDaniel Dec 25, 2017
• 10 Ways to Love Your Neighbor This Christmas In our culture of 24/7 scheduled-to-the-max living, most of us only give our neighbors a wave or a howdy as we pull out of or into our driveways each day. Being raised in the deep south, I remember... DiAne Gates Dec 25, 2017
• 22 Ways to Bless Others (and Yourself!) This Christmas God blesses me so that I can overflow some of those blessings onto others (2 Corinthians 9:8-11). Caring for others and a love for the people around you will enrich both the receiving and the giving, and... Jennifer Heeren Dec 25, 2017