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First person: Mary is a model of character for all of us

December 21, 2023

Evangelicals rightly reject the way Mary is portrayed by the Catholic Church. But in doing that, we may also miss the powerful example of this young woman for all of us.

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First person: Regifting history’s first Christmas gift

December 21, 2023

If you have personally received history’s first Christmas gift, December is a great time to regift it.

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First person: The ultimate gift for a nonbelieving friend

December 20, 2023

Here are 7 things you can write to an unbelieving friend this Christmas season.

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First person: Joys of Christmas — Keepsakes and memories

December 18, 2023

One of the beauties of Christmas is that it inspires thoughts about family and friends who once shared the season with us and filled our hearts with warm memories.

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First person: Watch out for this trap during the Christmas season

December 17, 2023

Does the Christmas season ever privately make you think “Oh, wow” versus “Yay?” Here are some ways to help you get through the busyness of the Christmas season.

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First person: Christmas and spiritual warfare

December 15, 2023

Like a lot of Christians, I have a complicated relationship with the reality of spiritual warfare. If I label a trial or struggle as such, isn’t that a little presumptuous?

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and the impact of one

December 12, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the world would be like had you never been born? Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” grapples with this question. But there’s a bigger question.

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Mental health & the holidays: How to enjoy the season when feeling down

December 11, 2023

Some therapists and counselors say that the holidays become difficult for certain persons and stressful for others “just because” it’s time for the holidays.

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First person: Pastors appreciate your holiday gifts

December 10, 2023

It’s that time of year when many people are buying special gifts to thank those that have helped them throughout the year like their mail carrier, hairdresser, or child’s teacher. And many also consider a special gift for their pastor.

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First person: Make the most of Christmas Eve this year

December 10, 2023

Christmas Eve lands on a Sunday this year. I understand the temptation to scale back, but the reality is this year may be one of the biggest ministry opportunities you have for several years to come.

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