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25+ min ago (427+ words) by Melinda McCredie | Dec 17, 2025 Christmas is by far one of the best seasons of the year. Putting up the Christmas tree; dusting off the Christmas ornaments. Getting out that traditional silly hat or t-shirt; and loosening up our vocal chords for Christmas Carols" "Oh Holy Night" It is the season to be jolly, happy and festive. Where "FAMILY" becomes the centre of many people's thoughts. Ones that are with us and ones that are no longer. It is a time not to just hang with your family or friends. But to celebrate and remember the true meaning of Christmas " God's greatest gift to the world " the Birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. The book of'Luke 2:13-15 says" "And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:Glory'to God'in'the highest,'and'on'earth'peace'to'men'on…...

30+ min ago (95+ words) Pray The Holy Spirit spreads Jesus Christ's Gospel as the primary cure in battling mental health illness especially in light of the killing of Hollywood director Rob Reiner & his wife by their mentally I'll son: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/crk78nx2y6pt Pray The Holy Spirit spreads Jesus Christ's Gospel as the primary cure in battling mental health illness especially in light of the killing of Hollywood director Rob Reiner & his wife by their mentally I'll son: Live updates: Nick Reiner to be charged with first degree murder in parents' deaths, police say...

55+ min ago (107+ words) Dying to self is an indispensable cal to discipleship. And yet it the least practiced. There are some forms that come naturally, like sacrifices we make for family members. But when it comes to hardships in life, surrendering our will to God's will as revealed through the realities of life... Dying to self is an indispensable cal to discipleship. And yet it the least practiced. There are some forms that come naturally, like sacrifices we make for family members. But when it comes to hardships in life, surrendering our will to God's will as revealed through the realities of life, we crumble. It is only human....

58+ min ago (624+ words) In a wintry chill circulating throughout Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point Monday evening, a sense of warm souls was also present as dozens gathered to celebrate Hanukkah in Lehi. In a first-time event for the city, the Chabad of Utah County hosted Lehi's Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting. Monday's event in Lehi is not the first Hanukkah celebration in Utah County, as Zippel had previously hosted it at the courthouse in Provo. However, Monday's event came with a different feeling, following the recent violence against the Jewish community in Australia. Gunfire erupted Sunday in Sydney, Australia, during a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, where 16 people were killed. Despite the tragic news, Zippel said he refused to let the acts of terror impede on celebrating the festival of lights, but with Monday's event already planned, he wanted to ensure those attending…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (56+ words) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his......

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (447+ words) I appreciate how Robert Kolb and Charles Arand discuss Luther's teaching on justification by faith alone in Christ alone. This truth means that a believer is a saint and a sinner at the same time. In himself before the Law, a Christian is a sinner. In Christ, the Christian is a saint, righteous before God. " Continue reading "Luther's "Risk" of Living Before God Resting on Christ's'Righteousness" I appreciate how Robert Kolb and Charles Arand discuss Luther's teaching on justification by faith alone in Christ alone. This truth means that a believer is a saint and a sinner at the same time. In himself before the Law, a Christian is a sinner. In Christ, the Christian is a saint, righteous before God. This leads to a "risk," so to speak: A person who accepts God's gracious judgment "takes the risk of…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago (355+ words) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that preliminary infrastructure work will soon begin at the church-owned property where the Fairview Texas Temple is planned to be built. This preliminary work will help prepare the site for construction, although dates for an official groundbreaking ceremony or the start of construction are yet to be announced, according to a recent release on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. "The church is grateful for the cooperation of the Town of Fairview as we move forward with the permitting on this project," the church's release states. Plans for the construction of the Fairview Texas Temple were approved this April, but did not come without a wrestle. Original plans proposed the temple be a two-story, 45,000-square-foot structure with a spire reaching 174 feet. But after the Fairview Town Council rejected the church's original plans and a…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago (289+ words) Several years ago our airplane flight program closed in a region in Asia Pacific. This left many people groups, who we hoped to reach with the Gospel, waiting until we could reopen with a helicopter program. Missionaries continue, as they are able, to make long and treacherous trips into villages where they are learning language [] The post READY TO LAUNCH-ALMOST first appeared on Missionary Blogs. Several years ago our airplane flight program closed in a region in Asia Pacific. This left many people groups, who we hoped to reach with the Gospel, waiting until we could reopen with a helicopter program. Missionaries continue, as they are able, to make long and treacherous trips into villages where they are learning language and culture or teaching and discipling believers. They are waiting for the helicopter program to become a reality so their…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago (720+ words) Former Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy said she "completely surrendered" to Jesus following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, describing the tragedy as a turning point in her faith. The 53-year-old actor and television personality, who was named Playboy's "Playmate of the Year" in 1994, discussed her beliefs during a Dec. 11 appearance on the "Culture Apothecary" podcast, where she told host Alex Clark she now has "a very deep relationship with God." "Some people have to work really hard to hear him," McCarthy, who was raised Catholic, said. "I've got a direct line. I mean, Jesus is my homie." Although McCarthy said she has "always been a follower of Christ," she explained that Kirk's assassination in September caused her to become "so devoted" to Jesus. McCarthy said she became a parental-rights activist after her son was diagnosed with autism. She said…...

5+ hour, 4+ min ago (237+ words) By Ben Clapper, Executive Director, Louisiana Right to Life I was grateful to join'The Point Man Podcast for a powerful conversation about why men should stand up for life. Give it a listen! The Point Man Podcast is a group of NOLA area Catholic guys who discuss how men should be the leaders of their family. They are also the Cocktail Hour Sponsor for our New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Gala. In the episode, we discuss how important it is that men, both in their personal lives and in public, are proudly pro-life.'The influence of men, whether in relationships with women or as fathers, can make a significant impact for the better or the worst. The episode includes a deeply moving story of a young mother who believed abortion was her only option.'Facing pressure from her family and the…...