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1. WATCH: 'Isn't She Lovely' Mother's Day Tribute From Anthem Lig

Need a little music to go with that Mother's Day breakfast in bed? Check out this unique version of "Isn't She Lovely" by contemporary Christian group Anthem Lights. "Isn't she lovely/ Isn't she wonderful/ ...

Created on 08 May 2022

2. A Mother's Divine Callin

Mother's Day—a day celebrated annually in the United States on the second Sunday of May. Starting after the death of her beloved mother in 1905, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother's Day as a way of honoring ...

Created on 07 May 2022

3. Dr. Jack Graham: The Fierce Faith of a Mother

On the eve of this day set apart to honor the mothers and mother figures in our lives, my mind turns to a woman of fierce faith we read about in the apostle Matthew's Gospel. We do not know her name, but ...

Created on 06 May 2022

4. Evangelist Alveda King: New Year's Prayers of Hope, Kindness, Repentance and Lov

Dear friends, this note today will be short, sweet, and prayerfully kind. As I write this message, I'm including prayers for you as we prepare to enter into the year 2022. As I write, I'm very encouraged ...

Created on 31 December 2021

5. Billy Graham's Prayer for the New Yea

This prayer from Billy Graham, written for The Saturday Evening Post in 2008, is just as relevant as we head into 2022. Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of this new year we confess ...

Created on 31 December 2021

6. Thousands Flee as Colorado Wildfires Burn Hundreds of Homes

... away for the holidays. As they were sitting on the bus going toward Boulder, Angstman recalled instantly leaving clear blue skies and entering clouds of brown and yellow smoke. "The wind rocked the bus ...

Created on 31 December 2021

7. For New Year's Resolutions, Better Health Ranks Higher Than God, Family or Mone

When making a New Year's resolution, Americans take a bit of advice from the beloved 1987 film The Princess Bride. "If you haven't got your health, you haven't got anything." Just under half of Americans ...

Created on 29 December 2021

8. A Politically Incorrect Christmas in Baghdad

Walking the streets of Washington, D.C., leading up to Christmas, I came across a most interesting phenomenon: Nowhere, and I mean absolutely nowhere, was Jesus to be found. It was truly amazing. Extensive ...

Created on 28 December 2021

9. My Christmas in Isfahan, Iran

In the mid-1970s I joined an Armenian-Iranian friend and his family in Isfahan, Iran, during the Christmas season. I had lived in Iran for several years but had never visited the city of almost 2 million ...

Created on 27 December 2021

10. True Meaning of Christmas Comes to the Capitol Lawn

... Kevin McCarthy, in a shocking attack on Christians and the important holiday, the National Park Service prohibited any religious symbols, references or information on the very reason for the day itself. ...

Created on 26 December 2021

11. Redeeming Christmas From Today's Cancel Cultur

... I talked with a Christian brother who informed me that he and his church do not celebrate Christmas. The reason he gave was that Dec. 25 was originally an ancient pagan holiday. I consider this a lame ...

Created on 21 December 2021

12. Christmas Isn't Over Until the Wise Men Arriv

When I was a child, Christmas always seemed like a huge letdown. There was a buildup to the holiday in December, with parties, family visits and the expectation of gifts. But then it all came to a screeching ...

Created on 29 December 2020

13. How Many Americans Actually Celebrate the Christmas Holiday?

The vast majority of Americans celebrate Christmas, even if few truly know the reason for the holiday. A recently released LifeWay Research study found a whopping 91% of Americans, including non-Christians, ...

Created on 14 December 2021

14. Can You Love the Holidays When You Love a Prodigal?

Holidays—especially Christmas—are often painful for anyone who loves a prodigal. Dena and Tom Yohe certainly experienced that. Their years on a prodigal journey covered many holidays. Tension and conflict ...

Created on 29 November 2021

15. How You Can Lovingly Reach the Lost This Holiday Season

... of how intentionality in obeying this word from the Lord is so lacking in the body of Christ, especially during such holiday seasons as we are in now. How many of us are intentional in reaching out and ...

Created on 02 December 2021

16. Music Legend Thurlow Spurr Kicks Off Christmas Season in Orlando With Musical Extravaganza Called 'Christmas Is ...

...  Thurlow says because of that price, he wanted to make his celebration as good as it could be, and there's no doubt that he has. "We've got so many elements that we call this Central Florida's premier holiday ...

Created on 02 December 2021

17. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Encourages Coaches and Athletes to Be Grateful On and Off the Field

As people across the nation collectively reflect on what they are thankful for this holiday season, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (fca.org) is taking a moment to acknowledge the impact of their mission ...

Created on 24 November 2021

18. Spirit-Powered Tips for Navigating Tough Thanksgiving Dinner Conversations

...  Then someone asks a question that sparks controversy. All of a sudden, the happy holiday gathering becomes quite unpleasant. Afraid that might happen at your Thanksgiving table? In these situations, ...

Created on 24 November 2021

19. Giving Thanks for America's Christian Root

America's national "Thanksgiving" holiday is rooted in the nation's overt Christian origins and the custom of its first immigrants to set aside special days for giving thanks to God for His goodness and blessings. ...

Created on 24 November 2021

20. Top 10 Movies to Watch This Thanksgiving

... there is always a reason to be thankful to God; that's why Thanksgiving Day is such an important holiday. The holiday puts us into a posture of gratefulness. We've put together a list of 10 of our favorite ...

Created on 24 November 2021