Holidays
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The Stigma of Jesus’ Virgin Birth
The discussion I had with the late Yasser Arafat during my first visit with him in Ramallah in 2002 was almost entirely theological. I stressed that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross for our sins. Arafat reached for his Quran to show me something he thought would …
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Jesus Took Your Pain
The wrestling match was about to begin. This would truly be the greatest spectacle of all time. Only a few, however, would witness it: God the Father, Satan and Jesus. Angels were kept at bay; no rescue mission would be deployed. The disciples were asked to sit ringside, just off the mat. But they became …
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Of Monkeys and Men
Find out how Darwin’s ‘The Origin of Species‘ changed the world As the scientific community prepares to celebrate Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday on February 12, prominent Christian apologists and theologians say that besides the Bible no other book shook the world more than Darwin’s The Origin of Species. It was published 150 years ago, on …
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Christmas in Bethlehem
Controlled by militant Muslims, the place of Jesus' birth is a danger zone for Christians today. But Arab believers say the gospel continues to be preached there.
Rami Ayyad was closing up at the Bible Society in Gaza where he worked when armed men whisked him into a car and sped away. For hours, Ayyad's whereabouts were unknown. Pauline, his wife and the mother of their three children-the last still in utero-finally got through to him on his cell phone.He wasn't able to say much, and she could tell something was wrong. It turned out to be the couple's last conversation.
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The Christmas Promise
Mindful of a coming sunrise, the Almighty entered His exotic Eden and began taking inventory. He was short two humans and one apple. Though God's morning walk didn't include a cup of coffee, it did conclude with talk of another cup, a distant cup. It would be the tallest cup among three on a shelf called Golgotha.
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Compulsive Shopping
Shopping can be a seasonal balm for those who are depressed, lonely or anxious. “I can’t believe we owe this much money on our credit cards from the holidays! What happened? This debt will take months to pay off and has put us in serious financial trouble.” “I’m sorry. I guess I spent a little …
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This Christmas Is Different
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A Simpler Christmas
My children aren’t supposed to know there is an oversized American Girl Place shopping bag stuffed with presents stashed away in my bedroom closet. I have a mountain of bargain finds, admired goodies and toys to die for tucked away on a shelf. I found that shopping ahead spreads the financial burden throughout the year …
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