What Happens When Gift-Giving is Done?

The gifts have been opened, only leftovers remain from Christmas dinner, the house is quiet, and the tree is now barren of packages. What does the day after Christmas bring for you? I pray it is great joy and a sense of thankfulness for family, friends, and God's goodness. Many will experience satisfaction. Others will …

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Merry Christmas and Abundant Blessings

Christmas blessings and prayers for great joy as you gather with family and friends this Holy Day. May the grace of God rule in relationships and may His love be abundantly evident as you fellowship together. Let the peace of God dwell in you today and every day. Please take a moment to remember those …

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Just in Time for Hanukkah!

Ahhhh....Hanukkah! One of the most joyous times on the Hebrew calendar. Though Hanukkah is not a Biblical feast, we know that Jesus and his family celebrated the joyous occasion. John 10:22-23 tells us Jesus walked in Solomon's porch in the Temple on the Feast of Dedication (an ancient name of Hanukkah). Often Hanukkah is associated …

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The Lessons of Hanukkah

Hanuakkah, the festival of light, begins tonight at sundown. Jews around the world will celebrate this festive 8-day commemoration of the miracle of a 1-day supply of oil lasting 8 days when the Jews restored the temple. More about that tomorrow, but today we'll focus on some Biblical principles presented in this festival of light. …

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