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Evidence of God’s Faithfulness in Hanukkah

What does Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) have to do with Christianity?  Well, on the surface, nothing. Now I know what you are thinking: “Why is this article so long if we have already established that these two have nothing to do with each other?”  Hold on, do not give up ...

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Identity Theft: A National Problem

It’s likely that you have heard, on more than one occasion, the warning about the risk of identity theft. Some companies provide software to protect you if you fall victim to this crime. Some of the services they provide are credit monitoring and suspicious activity alerts, or reimbursement and assistance ...

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Happy Christmas or Merry Holidays

Christmas is a Christian celebration. Many people, however, are not Christians. So, should everyone be expected to say, “Merry Christmas?” I, for one, am perfectly okay with people greeting me with “Happy Holidays.” The word “Christmas” means “more of Christ.” Non-believers don’t even know Jesus personally, let alone want more ...

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“Here I Raise My Ebenezer”

Ever wonder what that line in the classic hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” means? “Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I’m come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home.” The hymn was written in 1758 by Robert Robinson a pastor and ...

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Our Hope: Dealing With Disappointment

“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider:  God has made the one as well as the other.”  Ecclesiastes 7:14 (NIV) Disappointment is a difficult thing.  It can break your heart, it can make you feel small, it can affect all your relationships.  Disappointment can also ...

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