Christmas and Advent

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  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...
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  3 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Christmas We are good at looking the part, going through the motions, and checking all the right “Christian Christmas” boxes. But this year, I pray that we will keep Christ at the center of Christmas in our hearts and...
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  3 Ways to Utilize the Week Between Christmas and New Year’s Here are some suggestions about how to best utilize the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Denise Kohlmeyer Dec 20, 2023
• What Does Boxing Day Have to Do with Christmas? Boxing Day connects to Christmas because it was the day of Christmas for many poor families. Most of them would receive a gift on the day after Christmas. It causes me to think about Luke 12:48b “From... Emma Danzey Dec 20, 2023
• Christmas Party Foods That Will Please Every Guest I am glad you are here! Maybe we can narrow down your recipe choices for your next Christmas get-together and find something that will work for all your precious people. Alicia Searl Dec 20, 2023
• 4 Gift Ideas for Your Kids that May Not Be on Their List Each family has its own way of handling Christmas gifts, and I encourage you to stick with that method if it works for your family. But if you are looking for ideas that may not be on your kid’s lists this...
• 7 Ways to Carry the Christmas Spirit throughout the Whole Year What is it about this concept of the “Christmas Spirit” that is so easy to cling to every year? It is as if we all let go of our woes and our frustrations to try to make this time of the year fun, special,... Emma Danzey Dec 19, 2023
• 5 Heartwarming Lessons from the Wise Men's Visit to Jesus Emma Danzey Dec 19, 2023
• How God Fooled Satan at Christmas ….the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory – 1 Corinthians 2:8.This is a piece about Christmas, from a... Joe McKeever Dec 19, 2023
• 30 Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandkids of All Ages There is nothing like the expression on someone’s face when you give them a gift that they are looking forward to enjoying. One of the hardest demographics to buy for is children because there are so many... Carrie Lowrance Dec 19, 2023
• 4 Prayers for Peace and Joy This Holiday Season If you are facing a difficult period or feeling overwhelmed by many tasks, attempt to seek a peaceful location where you can pray and have a conversation with God about your concerns. He cares about it all,... Carrie Lowrance Dec 19, 2023
• Hitting Heretics, Turning Tables, and Asking, “What Would Jesus Do?” Legend has it that Saint Nicholas (the original Santa Claus) slapped Arius in front of hundreds of bishops at the council of Nicaea. Why? Because Arius was actively promoting the heresy that Christ was... Cap Stewart Dec 19, 2023