Hey friends, did you know the gift-giving seasons of Hanukkah and Christmas intersect this year? As Christians, we celebrate the birth of Jesus our Lord this coming Wednesday as families gather, gifts are given and received, and a joyous time will be had by all. Meanwhile, on that very same day, the 8-day Jewish feast …
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So, what do you think of the Olympics so far? I must say, I become less and less impressed every two years when the Olympic committees find new and better ways to be woke. I remember watching my first Olympics at age 7, which birthed my own Olympic dream. By age 12 I could rattle …
Hi friends! Ready or not, we're racing toward 2024. But is January 1 truly the beginning of the year? Well, in today's society, virtually the entire world recognizes the first of January as New Year's Day, so we'll allow it to keep it's title, and we will, of course, celebrate it. Interestingly, the Creator of time did …
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The Jewish festival of Hanukkah began yesterday at sundown and I shared some memories of being in Israel for Hanukkah several years ago. Oh what a blessing that was! But what is so significant about a Jewish festival, and why should believers in Jesus care about it? In Hebrew, Hanukkah means "dedication," and the celebration …
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