Britt Mooney
Contributing Writer
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"Angels from the Realms of Glory" The History of the Beautiful Christmas Poem-Turned-Hymn
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” is a rousing hymn many congregations sing at Christmas. When we explore this song deeper, we find a declaration of hope for those in the midst of struggle.Friday, December 20, 2024
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What Is the History and Significance of Christmas Caroling?
I love to go Christmas caroling. A couple of decades ago, we would print out the lyrics to songs like "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," travel around from house to house, and sing about Jesus at the...Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Do Mormons Celebrate Christmas?
Christmas dominates secular and religious culture. But do Mormons celebrate it? And if so, do they have different practices?Monday, December 16, 2024
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How to Forgive and Set Biblical Boundaries
Setting boundaries has become a constant topic among mental health care professionals and counselors. As people deal with family or coworkers, abuses happen. These counselors encourage individuals...Monday, December 16, 2024
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Does the Bible Say Anything about Sleep?
The Bible has much to say about sleep. And like food and water, the passages cover the physical, emotional, and spiritual metaphorical aspects of sleep. What does the Bible say about sleep?Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Why the Hymn "Tell Out My Soul" is a Perfect Hymn for Advent
Mary's praise in the Magnificat continues to inspire Christians, including songwriters who have used it to compose praise songs and hymns. One such hymn is “Tell Out My Soul.”Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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8 Popular Christmas Movies with Gospel Messages
Walking through a gift shop, I saw a great apron. Red and black, it had written upon it, “Let’s bake and watch Christmas movies!” For many of us, watching Christmas films remains part of our...Monday, December 9, 2024
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What Is the Seal of God and What Does it Have to Do with the End Times?
Looking through the Scripture, we can piece together what it means to have the Seal of God and what it teaches us about our heavenly Father.Friday, December 6, 2024
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7 Ways to Create New Christmas Traditions as a Married Couple
Being newlyweds is amazing. We start our new life together, and everything is wonderful. And then the holidays arrive. Different families have their traditions, and it often surprises us what...Thursday, November 28, 2024
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5 Meaningful Thanksgiving Traditions to Start This Year
While the Thanksgiving holiday isn’t prescribed in the Bible, Scripture consistently speaks about thanksgiving as a crucial part of faith and worship. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul instructs...Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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7 Bible Verses about Seeing God in Seasons
We all experience different seasons. For one, our earth moves through summer, fall, winter, and spring. More tropical areas might not have those but still have rainy and dry times of the...Monday, November 11, 2024
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5 Ways Thanksgiving Can Help You Practice Patience
Sometimes it’s difficult to be patient. God promises good things for us in the future, but in the meantime, we deal with struggles, pains, and griefs, in the waiting. To see God’s promises, we...Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Did Jesus Drink Wine, and Should We?
“I don’t drink, cuss, smoke, chew, or run around with women who do.” Growing up in the local church, we used to say this line all the time, especially in Sunday School class as a teen, trying...Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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How the Hymn "He Hideth My Soul" Beautifully Reminds Us of God's Protection
The hymn “He Hideth My Soul” speaks to the universal experience and need of every believer. We can still learn from this song today.Thursday, October 17, 2024
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5 Horror Movies with Biblical Lessons
I used to read and watch scary stories, from Stephen King to slasher flicks. My spiritual mentor once asked me, “Why do you watch that stuff?”I answered, “Have you read the Bible?”The Scripture...Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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5 Movies That Give Us a Glimpse of the Gospel
Since God tells a redemptive story, he invites us into the epic, biblical arc as individuals and the church. It shouldn’t surprise us that we’re drawn to stories. God created us to live within his...Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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7 Spiritual Lessons from the Paralympics
The Paralympics began in 1948, initiated by Dr. Ludwig Guttmann, a German neurologist, as a sports competition for World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. Held in Stoke Mandeville,...Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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The Truth About Divorce According to the Bible
Christians should practice forgiveness and understanding, both towards those who have divorced and within the context of their own marriages.Monday, August 19, 2024