Do you have a favorite name of Jesus? GRAMMY nominated Christian musician Matthew West does: Prince of Peace.
"When I say it these days," he writes, "I just feel like I'm exhaling the trouble and anxiety of my life and allowing my heart to be pointed to a humble King who graciously promises the gift of peace, not in some far-off future, but right now in this very moment — in this very Christmas season."
If you're feeling overwhelmed this Christmas season, Jesus is calling you home: be still and trust in him. |
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December 5 — A decade after the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) canceled its 2014 General Assembly in South Korea due to internal divisions, similar divisions have resurfaced as the WEA again plans to hold its 2025 assembly in Seoul. Many Korean evangelical leaders advertised a boycott of the WEA, suggesting the organization is insufficiently conservative due to its emphasis on social and ecumenical concerns. (Christianity Today) |
| December 8 — In India, misinformation has fueled violence against Christians, notably in the 2023 Manipur clashes, which displaced thousands. The United Christian Forum reported over 687 attacks on Christians this year. To combat this challenge, Christian organizations such as the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India and the United Religions Initiative are enhancing media literacy and promoting interfaith dialogue. (Religion Unplugged) |
| December 8 — Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened after a five-year, €700 million restoration following a devastating fire in 2019. The ceremony, attended by world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, included a mass led by the Archbishop of Paris, followed by a concert with Pharrell Williams. The cathedral reopens to tourists on Dec. 16. (The Guardian and Christian Today) |
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Sometimes known as the "social justice prophet," Amos urges Israel to return to worshiping God — not through sacrifices and festivals, but by redistributing wealth to the poor and caring for the innocent. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. LEARN MORE ► |
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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. |
| 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? |
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In the midst of what can be the busiest and most stressful holiday season, each chapter of Come Home for Christmas points the reader to the kingdom realities that God invites each of us to participate in through the birth of Jesus. Matthew West's humor, Bible-teaching, and storytelling challenge us to embrace this season of Christmas as the homecoming that God intends for it to be. |
| Find hope amid anxiety through the spiritual practice of breath prayer in this beautifully illustrated and practical guide to connecting body, mind, and spirit during times of stress. Breath as Prayer invites you to the crossroads of Christian contemplative practice, Scripture, psychology, and science to deepen your faith, bring peace to your body, and discover a new reliance on Christ. |
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