Christmas and Advent

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  Don’t Bury Your Nose: The Moment Rudolph Encounters Faith Rudolph was judged by his peers for his different appearance. Santa, however, gave him the divine message, and the understanding—that the status of the heart is the determining factor of his worth.... Chad Napier Nov 25, 2019
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  Did Mary Really Give Birth on December 25? Was Jesus really born in December? Or was it June, September or November? Here's what scholars say about the possibilities. Caroline Madison Nov 25, 2019
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  10 Christmas Carols That Celebrate the Savior of the World On that first Christmas night, the skies above the shepherds’ field were filled with hosts of choiring angels. But even before Jesus lay in the manger, his miraculous story was being told in song. Mary... Keith Getty Nov 19, 2019
• 12 Ways to Have an Emotionally Healthy Holiday Going into the holiday season, your heart might crave more money to buy more gifts to fit under the tree and more time to fit in more holiday events. But the kind of abundance Jesus desires for us is not... Nicole Zasowski Nov 18, 2019
• The Most Inspiring Questions to Ask This Advent and Christmas Asking questions was a major aspect of Jesus' ministry. Why not lean into the questions in God's Word to inspire you to see Him more clearly this Advent and Christmas? Brian J. Wright Nov 18, 2019
• Liar, Lunatic, Santa? The Case for Christ in Miracle on 34th Street Even if you've seen A Miracle on 34th Street multiple times; you just might have missed one simple scene with a significant example of truth. Hope Bolinger Nov 14, 2019
• How Can I Renew My Sense of Expectation This Advent? I could feel the seconds tick by as if the second hand was caught in molasses, despite the anticipation that takes my family and the world by storm this time of year. The kids wanted to open another advent... Heather Riggleman Nov 07, 2019
• 7 Prayers for Christmas Dinner to Renew the Hearts of Everyone Present We get so wrapped up in the holiday stuff we forget why we’re celebrating. Instead of growing closer to Jesus, we can find ourselves farther away. How can we renew our hearts this time of year? Here are 7... Melinda Eye Cooper Nov 04, 2019
• 5 Reasons Advent Is about More Than a Manger Christmas was the same routine for years until I came to understand what the season of Advent was for. When I realized that all I tried to achieve in the season was pointless and empty if my heart was not... Michelle Rabon Oct 17, 2019
• Creative Ways to Love Your Teens for the 12 Days of Christmas Although they may roll their eyes, your tweens and teens are bound to pick up on the joy of giving if you try out any of these 12 ways to love on them during the 12 days of Christmas. Candice Lucey Oct 11, 2019
• 5 Questions Answered about the Birth of Jesus The reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth is because His coming was the beginning of hope for us. Kyle Blevins Dec 20, 2018
• Why Did Herod Miss Christmas? Zoroastrians were the King Makers of the ancient world. This is a big deal—especially to Herod who is the King of the Jews. Herod was not really a Jew. Dad, not mom was a Jew. He was an army general who made... Dr. Roger Barrier Dec 17, 2018