Christmas and Advent

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  2 Things to Remember after a Less-Than-Perfect Christmas Christmas was only ever meant to be the beginning. John Hindley Dec 30, 2016
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  Nativity Scenes are SO Unrealistic (but SO Necessary to Notice!) I loved setting up the picture-perfect nativity scene as a kid, but I dismissed it as an adult for not capturing the full Christmas story well. I realize now the nativity still matters... Rachel Dawson Dec 22, 2016
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  4 Things Non-Believers Should Notice in a Christmas Service Some non-believers will be expected to go a church service on Christmas. Here are some thoughts about how to make the most of the experience. Russell Moore Dec 22, 2016
• The Christmas Story’s Nameless Mention Hidden beneath the glittery tinsel on the tree and snowy sleigh rides adorning Christmas cards lies the reason for all of this celebration: redemption. Kimberly Wagner Dec 21, 2016
• How Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas? Most years I tend to lose sight of Jesus somewhere between the deals of Black Friday and the dawn of a new year. Erin Davis Dec 21, 2016
• Why are Jesus’ Genealogies in Matthew and Luke Different? Matthew follows the line of David’s son Solomon, while Luke follows the line of Nathan, another Son of David. The end result is two distinct genealogies. Dr. Mark Strauss Dec 21, 2016
• Jesus Had Weird Relatives, Too The year before Jesus was born, Zechariah was tending to business, lighting incense for the Israelites when he got the fright of his life. Janna Wright Dec 21, 2016
• 1 Truth to Remember When Christmas is Over If you're feeling like the holidays came and went too fast, or you find yourself struggling with deep loss, one truth gives us hope... Debbie McDaniel Dec 21, 2016
• 5 Things to Do the Day after Christmas Christmas will dawn, madness will ensue, and the following morning we will wake up with the post-Christmas blues because it's all over. Malinda Fuller Dec 21, 2016
• A Prayer for Loneliness During the Holidays From the beginning God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” Then why is the reality of loneliness reaching epidemic proportions? Misty Honnold Dec 21, 2016
• What the 2016 Election Means for Your Christmas Celebrations Some of you may be visiting family who are upset about how you voted. Others may be disappointed with how a family member advocated or debated. Russell Moore Dec 21, 2016
• A Prayer for the Disappointed at Christmas You’ve been faithful. You’ve sincerely wanted God’s best. And then “God’s best” turned out to be something that didn’t feel best for you after all. Cindi McMenamin Dec 20, 2016