Christmas and Advent

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  The 12 Days of Christmas Lyrics: Meaning and History Learn more about the 12 Days of Christmas! Discover the lyrical meaning of the 12 gifts and holiday dates for 2021. Discover the meaning and origin of the beloved carol. Christianity.com Editorial Staff Dec 24, 2019
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  4 Enduring Lessons from Mary's Incredible Faith 'Tis the season for us to take a closer look at the first few chapters of Luke, marveling at the faith of Jesus' earthly mother. Mary is an incredible example for us, but her story bears study the... Heather Adams Dec 24, 2019
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  5 Lessons from Mary the Mother of Christ in Trusting God Mary, Jesus' mother, is an almost larger-than life figure. But in reality, she faced many of the same doubts, fears and uncertainties as we do today. Here are five lessons from her story in the Bible, that... Kirstyn Mayden Dec 24, 2019
• What Does "Glory to God in the Highest" Mean in the Bible? He has come! The Messiah, the Savior of the World, has come. He is setting things right and will return. And while we wait with anticipation, we continue to sing of that holy night, when Christ was born.... Meg Bucher Dec 23, 2019
• Why Is "Unto Us a Child Is Born" Such a Popular Scripture and Song Phrase? For every believer, the dramatic overture in which Handel expressed the truth of God’s Word is echoed in the heart of every believer who, because of Christ’s birth on earth, will spend eternity with Him in... Meg Bucher Dec 23, 2019
• What “The Little Drummer Boy” Reveals about Faith I resonate with 'The Little Drummer Boy' because I’ve so often found myself doing just what he’s doing. Banging my drums the best I can, thinking that I need to be found worthy on the basis of my gifts. But... Dec 23, 2019
• 5 Biblical Truths from the Song "Mary Did You Know?" You've probably heard it on the radio, and probably by quite a few different singers. You've also probably heard some of the criticism of the song "Mary Did You Know," as folks love to point out that yes,... Kristi Walker Dec 23, 2019
• 20 Verses to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas This season is truly sacred as we set aside time to remember and prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Whether your home is adorned with decorations and you’ve got Christmas... Pamela Palmer Dec 23, 2019
• The True Story of Praise Through Pain in "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" Among the thousands (millions?) of Christmas songs in the world, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is rather lesser-known. But the song, penned while the Civil Way ravaged the country, is a stark reminder... Bethany Pyle Dec 23, 2019
• 5 Ways You Can Show Others Jesus This Holiday Season If you’ve ever worked in retail, you know that the holiday season isn’t always “the most wonderful time of the year.” That’s because people get mean, and cranky. We get caught up in all that “has” to be... Kayli Thompson Dec 22, 2019
• How to Have Joy This Christmas When Your Heart Is Shattered Every Christmas season it’s the same thing. People are all over the place with smiles on their faces. But you feel broken in a million pieces. How can you have the joy ushered in by your Savior when your... Anne Peterson Dec 20, 2019
• How to Celebrate Christmas Like Mary and Joseph The Christmas season is a whirlwind. It's hard to focus on all the traditions, movies, cooking, parties, shopping and family time, let alone sneaking in some Scripture reading every day. But that first... Sheila Alewine Dec 20, 2019