For many people, the holidays are a time of joy, expectation, and delight. But for those estranged from their families, grieving lost loved ones, or overwhelmed with financial, health-related, or other kinds of stress, the holidays can be an unwelcome reminder of what's missing in their lives.
It's OK to feel lonely at Christmas. And if that's you — if you feel like you're watching the festivities through a window while you're outside in the cold — we want you to know that you're not alone. Many other people feel that way, too. And God is with us. | |
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Christmas can be a very painful time of year for a prisoner's child. They might see other families celebrating together and miss their mom or dad even more than usual. They might even wonder if their mom or dad in prison still thinks about them. That's why Prison Fellowship Angel Tree was first created—to connect families, deliver Christmas gifts, and share the Good News of the Savior's birth at this special time of year. With Christmas just a few weeks away, would you consider giving to bless a prisoner's child with an Angel Tree Christmas? |
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December 3 — A school in Finland canceled a performance of Handel's "Messiah" due to opposition to Christian music. A tribunal ruled that a primary school discriminated against non-Christian students by performing religious concerts and recommended compensation — which the city's education board then voted against. Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen criticized the discrimination claims as defying common sense. (Christian Today) |
| December 3 — Christianity Today released their 2024 Book Awards, featuring tons of excellent reads in the fields of apologetics, Bible studies, theology, and even children's and fiction books. Their top choice? What It Means to Be Protestant by Gavin Ortlund, which presents a case for the "always reforming" church — and its engagement with the Bible — especially for younger believers considering defecting to other faiths. (Christianity Today) |
| December 3 — According to Lifeway Research, fewer Americans than ever say they "typically" attend church on Christmas: only 47% do so, while 48% do not (5% are undecided). The religiously unaffiliated, especially younger people, are least likely to attend, but 40% might consider it if invited by someone they trust — suggesting the importance of intentional outreach as churches and families prepare for Christmas services. (RELEVANT) |
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Christmas is a beautiful time of year, with stunning decorations, picturesque family photos, and gifts wrapped just right. But underneath it all, there can be pain that surfaces — maybe the loss of a loved one, a recent diagnosis, or an unresolved hurt that seems to sting a little more this time of year.
We feel the pain of still waiting, of still expecting some resolution to our suffering. So what do we do in the middle of it? |
| Of all the books in the Bible, Joel is perhaps the hardest to date with any accuracy; his message is a timeless one of calamity and rescue. Here's your quick reference guide to the prophet, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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