Christmas and Advent

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  Santa Claus Legend Comes to Life with New Sarcophagus Discovery Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a sarcophagus near St. Nicholas Church in Antalya's Demre neighborhood, believed to be linked to Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the legend of... Milton Quintanilla Dec 20, 2024
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  10 Truths Single Moms Need to Know During the Holidays Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but often it’s a struggle for single parents. It seems that every past disappointment finds an outlet to resurface during the holidays. Pam Kanaly Dec 20, 2024
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  Encouraging Words for the Lonely This Holiday Season This holiday season might find you in a lonely, difficult place, but please let me remind you there is always, always hope. Your loneliness does not define you, nor does it have to be a permanent way of... Jennifer Waddle Dec 20, 2024
• 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 20, 2024
• A Prayer for Those Spending Christmas without Their Kids I am humbled in gratefulness and moved by the Spirit to pray for parents whose innocent Christmas joy is absent this year. Megs Dec 19, 2024
• 25 Christmas Hymns to Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ We hope you enjoy these wonderful performances of the best Christmas hymns of all time. Be inspired by the power of music to rejoice and give thanks for our Savior, Jesus Christ! Christianity.com Editorial Staff Dec 19, 2024
• 7 Prayers for Peace When Gathering with Family and Friends This Holiday Season I readily admit that it doesn’t take much to take away my holiday cheer, and that’s something I am asking the Lord to help me with this holiday season. If you are in a similar situation, might I encourage...
• Why Young Christians Should Celebrate Christmas with Family This Year A recent survey by the American Psychology Association reveals that despite political differences, 83% of U.S. adults agree the holidays are a time to set aside tensions and reconnect with family, though... Milton Quintanilla Dec 19, 2024
• 3 Affordable Gifts That Will Endure Beyond Christmas Gift-giving isn’t limited to the monetary kind. Consider these three examples. They require minimal financial sacrifice but yield maximum satisfaction.
• 5 Ways to Get Christmas Visitors to Keep Coming Back to Your Church Christmas is one of those special times when you might see people in church who haven’t been around in a while. You know the joke; this is when the "CEOs" show up (Christmas and Easter Only). And while it’s... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Dec 19, 2024
• 4 Powerful Promises in the Prophecies of Christ’s Birth “God’s promises are like the stars; the darker the night, the brighter they shine.” - David Nicholas.When my circumstances feel most frightening or painful, I cling to the promises etched into Scripture.... Jennifer Slattery Dec 19, 2024
• 5 Easy Recipes to Try This Christmas Eating a meal together often brings a sense of joy and contentment to our physical bodies, along with drawing people together emotionally and spiritually. Good food helps to build bridges and cultivate... Lynette Kittle Dec 19, 2024