As the Light of Hanukkah Fades…

Sunset today marks the end of one of the most joyous annual celebrations for the Jewish people, the 8-day festival of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is a celebration of light and dedication! It commemorates God's miracle of keeping the lamp lit in the Holy Place for 8 days, with only a day's worth of oil, and the …

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Lessons from Hanukkah

While Christians continue to bask in the afterglow of Christmas, our Jewish friends are enjoying Hanukkah, one of the most joyous festivals for the Hebrew people. The celebration of light began at sundown on December 25 this year, and will conclude at sundown 8 days later, on January 2. Hanukkah is a very interesting story …

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The Greatest Gift Ever

Hi friends! Another Christmas Day has come and gone, but I pray the spirit of Christmas remains in your heart always. The birth of our Savior was the beginning of what became the means of salvation, and we should never forget that Jesus Christ was born in shepherds' fields, that He might become the Lamb …

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The Alignment of Hanukkah and Christmas This Year

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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