Christmas and Advent

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  Christmas in Today's Bethlehem While the quaint, historical aspects of the "little town of Bethlehem" enchant tourists each year, the struggle of its occupants is an ongoing saga. Kristin Wright Dec 23, 2011
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  Through and Beyond Suffering: The Joy of Christmas You can’t understand Christmas if you ignore human suffering. Chuck Colson Dec 21, 2011
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  Unwrap Jesus: 5 Ways To Be Fully Present At Christmas How can we make Christmas new when we've celebrated this holiday so many times? We begin by being fully present. Bonnie Gray Dec 21, 2011
• Let's Stop Ignoring Joseph at Christmas His only role, it seems, is an usher—to get Mary to the stable in Bethlehem. But there’s much more to Joseph Russell Moore Dec 21, 2011
• The Birth of a Classic: Handel's 'Messiah' I have heard that the opening lines of the "Hallelujah" chorus are the most recognizable piece of music the world over. Dr. Jerry Newcombe Dec 21, 2011
• Something for Everyone on Wow Christmas The second holiday album in the Wow compilation series offers exactly what it promises: a little bit of something for everyone. Glenn McCarty Dec 20, 2011
• I Don’t Feel Like Celebrating Deborah Wuehler Dec 19, 2011
• The Mystery of the Disappearing Christmas Carolers Ah, carolers. They used to be such a big part of Christmas. John Shore Dec 19, 2011
• Mr. Fun and Ms. Religious Marry and Try to Celebrate Christmas Our first major marital disagreement arrived wrapped in Christmas paper and glitter. Sarah Phillips Dec 17, 2011
• Occupy 'All Streets' With Christmas Giving I often encounter people who say God is judging America because of this sin or that sin. I always tell them I don’t know if that is true. But I do tell them that I suspect that God would more likely judge... David Burchett Dec 16, 2011
• The Silent Night Miracle Remembered One of my favorite Christmas stories happened during the horrors of war. The Christmas carol “Silent Night” was responsible for a wartime Christmas miracle. David Burchett Dec 16, 2011
• Christmas on a Shoestring Here are suggestions for Christmas gifts and activities that can help keep your wallet merry in these tough economic times. Susan Ellingburg Dec 16, 2011