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9 Steps to Avoid Financial Regret after Christmas

I want to encourage you to do something different so that when January comes around, there are no regrets. You can do it, but you need to be smart...

9 Steps to Avoid Financial Regret after Christmas

Does the Phrase "Merry Christmas" Refer to Both Mary and Christ?

We say it and sing it every year, but do we really know why we wish others a “Merry Christmas” and where the phrase originated?

Does the Phrase "Merry Christmas" Refer to Both Mary and Christ?

5 Ways Advent Helps You Prepare for the New Year

Let Advent guide your heart with hope and renewal—here are 5 ways this sacred season helps you prepare for the New Year.

5 Ways Advent Helps You Prepare for the New Year

4 Biblical Prayers for Each Week of Advent

Advent serves as a memorial for why Jesus came to rescue humanity from turmoil, havoc, and chaos so that we might encounter His peace. I...

4 Biblical Prayers for Each Week of Advent

7 Lesser-Known Characters of Christmas and What We Can Learn from Them

Discover the spiritual lessons from seven lesser-known characters of Christmas who played pivotal roles in the story of Jesus' birth.

7 Lesser-Known Characters of Christmas and What We Can Learn from Them

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Christmas Services

Make the most of your church's one shot to connect with the unchurched this Christmas with five ways that leave a lasting impact.

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Christmas Services

Is ‘Wicked’ Biblical?

The Wizard of Oz has sparked debate for generations—Christians see it as a tale of courage and good vs. evil, while atheists highlight themes of...

Is ‘Wicked’ Biblical?

12 Days of Christmas Prayers for Peace and Joy in Your Home

Celebrate the season with hope and kindness—here are 12 days of Christmas prayers to bring peace and joy into your home and heart this year.

12 Days of Christmas Prayers for Peace and Joy in Your Home

7 Unique Ways to Decorate Your Home for Advent and Christmas This Year

Celebrate Christmas and Advent creatively by using your artistic gifts to honor Jesus.

7 Unique Ways to Decorate Your Home for Advent and Christmas This Year

30 Most Influential Quotes by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and writings serve as a touchstone for all of us who seek to understand a Christian's responsibility in the face of...

30 Most Influential Quotes by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

6 Prayers of Comfort to Help Those Grieving during the Christmas Season

Facing Christmas without a loved one is never easy—here are 6 prayers of comfort to help you find peace and joy while honoring their memory this...

6 Prayers of Comfort to Help Those Grieving during the Christmas Season

10 Unique Ways Advent Is Celebrated around the World

Explore the rich diversity of Advent traditions around the world, where hope, peace, joy, and love are celebrated in 10 unique and meaningful ways....

10 Unique Ways Advent Is Celebrated around the World

A Prayer for God to Direct Your Prayers | Your Daily Prayer

Luke 22:42 Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.

A Prayer for God to Direct Your Prayers | Your Daily Prayer

Are All Sins Equal in the Eyes of God, or Are There Different Degrees of Punishment in Hell?

There are some sins that God hates more than other sins. I think we can say that on the basis of what God himself says about some sins.

Are All Sins Equal in the Eyes of God, or Are There Different Degrees of Punishment in Hell?

7 Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas after Losing a Loved One

Navigating Christmas after loss can be bittersweet—here are 7 ways to honor loved ones and prepare your heart for the season with hope and grace.

7 Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas after Losing a Loved One