This is the fourth article in a series that has discussed the four stanzas of the Christmas hymn, “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.” In the first article, Jacqueline...
Grandma and Grandpa’s house during the holidays was wonder-filled. Thanksgiving overflowed with stuffing, pies, and football. In the 1970s and 80s, their Christmas tree was extra-packed with eclectic,...
Fighting for joy in the midst of a busy schedule is sometimes difficult even for strong, mature Christians. As a young professional in Washington, D.C., I have experienced...
On the Friday before Christmas last year, my husband and I stood in front of a judge surrounded by several family members and close friends. This wasn’t our...
As we find ways to celebrate the upcoming holidays with our family, friends, coworkers, church members, and neighbors, it might be worth taking time to look to our...
Post-election, we encounter all forms of commentary from all sides of the political spectrum. People whose favorite candidate(s) lost have voiced their shock, let-down, and feelings of being...
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