A high-level official in western Indonesia on Saturday (Dec. 17) announced an agreement with a multi-faith body that prohibits Christmas celebrations in a district at sites without government approval.
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The Purpose of Life Is a Life of Purpose
When we surrender our lives daily to the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18), asking him to make us more like Jesus (Romans 8:29), he answers our prayer and uses us to lead others to our Lord.
Author Raymond Arroyo Busts Wise Men 'Myths' in New Children's Book
The author of a popular new children's book about the Wise Men says much of what passes for facts about the Magi is likely false.
Santa Claus Uses Sign Language to Bring Holiday Cheer to Deaf Children in Washington, D.C.
Santa Claus brought Christmas cheer to a group of deaf children in Washington, DC, last week by communicating with there using American Sign Language.
Texas City Holds Separate Christmas Parades for Christian Families, LGBT Community
A city in Texas held two separate Christmas parades after an LGBT group included a man dressed in drag at the 2021 Christmas parade.
84 Percent of Churches Will Hold Christmas Day Services: Lifeway Poll
The overwhelming majority of Protestant churches will be open for services on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day this year, both of which fall on a Sunday, according to a new Lifeway Research survey.
Mary's Magnificat: The Wait Is Over
Today, we do not wait for the Messiah to bring salvation. We wait for the Messiah to return, when He will reveal Himself fully as King and restorer of all creation. Like Mary’s understanding of His first coming was shaped by the larger story of God’s promises, so too our Advent disciplines and Christmas celebrations can only be properly understood in light of a bigger story. Soon enough, like Mary, we’ll burst into song at the news of Christ invading this world.
Arkansas Park May Not Be Allowed to Erect 72-Year-Old Nativity Display in Coming Years
A nativity scene that has been a regular part of the Christmas season in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, may not be on display in coming years.
How the Four Candles of Advent Prepare Us for the Holiday Season
The more we focus on God and keep our minds on Him this holiday season, we will be able to rest in the perfect peace of the world. Allow the four candles of Advent to prepare your hearts for the season in celebration of Jesus’ birth.
What Exactly Is Advent, and How Can We Celebrate?
It’s a common refrain this time of year: “Merry Christmas!” But what many of us don’t realize is that the season of Christmas hasn’t yet begun. In actuality, we are in the season of Advent, which means “coming” and begins four Sundays before Christmas.
What is Advent, and how do we celebrate it?
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