Christmas and Advent

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  25 Christian Gifts for Christmas Your Family and Friends Will Love Here we've gathered some of our favorite Christian gifts for family and friends for Christmas 2020. Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff Nov 20, 2020
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  Who Was at ‘the First Noel’ and What Does That Mean? We love to sing the song “The First Noel.” Just as a reminder, here are some of the lyrics:The First Noel, the Angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they layIn fields where they lay... Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Nov 18, 2020
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  Is the Word 'Nativity' in the Bible? We have all seen a nativity scene at Christmastime. Whether it's at church, or on your own coffee table, these holiday figurines are everywhere. But similarly to words such as Trinity or incarnation, this... Hope Bolinger Nov 18, 2020
• Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete Readings and Prayers for Lighting the Candle One of the defining characteristics of Christ-followers is a joyful demeanor. Here are some suggested reading and prayers for the third Sunday of Advent, to reflect on the joy we have access to because of... Amanda Idleman Nov 17, 2020
• 4 Profound Lessons from the Wise Men on Seeking Christmas Joy Is it worth it?Christmas takes a lot out of us—the frenzied activity and financial strain, rushed trips, travel arrangements, credit card receipts, extra calories, jangled nerves.Why does Christmas leave so... Dr. David Jeremiah Nov 17, 2020
• The Christmas Tree's Symbolic Origin and History “I am like a green pine tree; your fruitfulness comes from me” (Hosea 14:8b). The evergreen tree is a fitting representation of the long-withstanding love of God, and the gift of His Son born unto us. Meg Bucher Nov 16, 2020
• Why Is a Nativity Scene Called a Creche? No matter what you call it, the place where Jesus touched down in flesh is worth remembering, at Christmas, and always. Although our creche or manger nativity scenes may not accurately portray the events, it... Dawn Wilson Nov 11, 2020
• 5 Wonderful Ways to Budget for Christmas Gifts in a Pandemic In tough times of uncertainty, Christmas returns to remind us of the gift of eternal life. Here are five creative ways to treasure memories by giving love regardless of your budget. Hope Bolinger Nov 11, 2020
• 24 Daily Scriptures for a Simple and Sacred Advent Bible Study If you’re struggling to find hope, joy, and light this Advent season, here’s a super-simple suggested list of 24 scripture readings to invite sacred wonder as you daily look to Jesus, the Light of the World. Sarah Frazer Nov 10, 2020
• The Meaning of the Advent Calendar and It's Purpose Explained The Advent calendar is an ever-present part of the Christmas season. Rooted in a tradition that spans centuries of church history, the modern version of the Advent calendar has been around since the... Scott James Nov 10, 2020
• COVID Has Already Shut Down Some Churches, Don't Let it Cancel Christmas, Too The shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child bring hope to kids who desperately need to feel God’s love. But the coronavirus pandemic is making it difficult to get these boxes filled. Here’s how to keep hope... God Updates Oct 16, 2020
• Disturbing Christmas: The Manger and the Cross During this time of year, it may be easy to forget that the bigger purpose behind Bethlehem was Calvary. But the purpose of the manger was realized in the horrors of the cross. The purpose of his birth was... C.J. Mahaney Jul 01, 2020