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People all over the world will be celebrating Christmas this month.  As they do, they will follow their cultural traditions, but nearly all of them will gather together with family and friends to enjoy the day. The question is, which Christmas will they celebrate? Santa Claus has found his way ...

‘Yet He often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.’ Luke 5:16 (HCSB) Deserted places.  Sound ominous, don’t they? But are they always a ‘bad thing’? Jesus knew the value of being alone.  Never completely alone, but alone with His Father.  Even though Jesus was God, He also was a man. ...

‘Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.’ 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV) When we bought our new home several years ago, I was excited at the prospect of entertaining our friends, family, and neighbors.  We actually had enough room, and plenty of parking to boot.  This was something that was lacking ...