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December 2023

December 13, 2023

How to Have a Contemplative Christmas

Amid the hustle and bustle, you can uncover the beauty of stillness and inner peace—a...

December 10, 2023

A Thoughtless Gift: Contemplative Prayer

Giving a thoughtless Christmas gift is a bad thing. But contemplative prayer is a gift...

November 2023

November 27, 2023

Unwrapping the Origins of Christmas Magic

This time of year, the air fairly crackles with Christmas magic. Children believe in it....

November 23, 2023

A Closer Look at Ferris’s “The First Thanksgiving”

Painting "The First Thanksgiving" by Ferris is racist propaganda misrepresenting the first meal between White...

October 2023

October 18, 2023

Foiled Again! Blessings and Curses in the Hebrew Bible

Do we have the power to bless and curse others? The Hebrew Bible suggests that...

October 15, 2023

Cussing, Swearing, & Cursing: Do Words Really Matter?

What is the difference between cussing, swearing, and cursing? Beyond corrupt speech, do we really...

October 07, 2023

“What’s Canadian Thanksgiving Aboot?” An American Explains

"What's Canadian Thanksgiving aboot?" my American friends ask, emphasizing the final word. Here's why I'm...

September 2023

September 29, 2023

21 Scary Bible Costume Ideas for Holy-Ween

When your church's alternative to Halloween prohibits ghosts and ghouls, you can dress as a...

September 11, 2023

January 6—The New September 11

January 6 is the new September 11. You don’t even have to say the year—people...

July 2023

July 28, 2023

Is It Ok to Be Friends with People of Other Faiths?

Many Christians want to know, is it okay to be friends with people of other...

June 2023

June 05, 2023

“Should You Be Loyal to Your Church?”

Loyalty is a virtue in many relationships. Let’s look at different types of loyalties and...

May 2023

May 01, 2023

We Don’t Need the National Day of Prayer

We don’t need the National Day of Prayer. It promotes American Christian Nationalism that pushes...

March 2023

March 15, 2023

Rethinking Saint Patrick: How It’s Not Nice to Christianize a Nation

AndThese days, we’re learning that not all of our heroes were heroic. What can we...

February 2023

February 10, 2023

How Faith Can Help Your Long-Distance Relationship Thrive

Long-distance romances pose a unique challenge. Here’s how to make it work—and how faith can...

January 2023

January 12, 2023

World Religion Day: How Christians Can Honor Other Faiths

By recognizing and respecting unknown gods, Abraham and Paul give Christians examples of how to...

January 05, 2023

New Year, New Vision

The New Year requires walking by faith, not by sight. It involves taking account of...

January 01, 2023

The New Year is a Time of Thresholds

Life is full of doorways and thresholds. New Year’s Day is one of the most...

December 2022

December 29, 2022

New Year Traditions

Around the world, the New Year brings special traditions. Many of our holiday customs come...