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1. Pastor Chooses to Preach Late Valentine's Day Message by Greg Miller  
   A pastor decides to preach a post-Valentine's Day message.
   
   
2. Valentine's Day is Couple's Favorite Holiday by Greg Miller  
   A couple's favorite holiday is Valentine's Day.
   
   
3. For Christmas by PamFord Davis  
   What do you want for Christmas?
   
   What do you want?
   
   
4. Prince of Peace by Donna Wittlif  
   Peace on Earth is found only in Christ.
   
   
5. A Cajun Christmas Eve by Sim Lee  
   A look at the old Cajun Christmas Eve custom of using signal fires to observe the celebration of the birth of Christ each year.
   
   
6. Christmas Without Christ? by Ngozi Nwoke  
   What is Christmas to you? Many people have different reasons for celebrating Christmas; including time for holiday, feasting, traveling, shopping and reunions. However, the main reason for the celebration is normally not remembered, it is now Christmas without Christ. This is very unfortunate and should be corrected in the minds and lives of Christians. This article encourages believers in Christ to focus more on Jesus during Christmas season since He is the reason for the celebration.
   
   
7. The Journey Home by PamFord Davis  
   I can only speculate on the emotional state of the wise men.
   
   I donât believe they experienced an emotional letdown; they had 'knelt down' in worship of the King of the Jews.
   
   
8. Skunks Leave Den for Winter Treat by Greg Miller  
   A pair of skunks leave their den for a winter treat.
   
   
9. Cannot Comprehend by PamFord Davis  
   Many still live in darkness and cannot comprehend; the Word became flesh.
   
   
10. Waiting and Watching by PamFord Davis  
    Years later, many (like the woman at the well) were still waiting.
    
    
11. Indeed, He Hath Done Great Things by PamFord Davis  
    Mary could not contain her exuberant joy. She magnified the LORD.
    
    
12. A Stranger in the Manger by Alan Allegra  
    Studies show that the time of year that produces the most babies is summer, with August leading the way. Iâm no expert, but I disagree with them. I believe the most prolific time for babies is the Christmas season. Babies appear everywhere: stores, malls, plazas, family rooms, schools, bars â" you name it. They range from life-size to miniature, paper to plastic to cloth to ceramic, incandescent to inflatable. Some of these babies are brand-new, while some are hundreds of years old. All of them have the same parents, the same bed, and the same name.
    
    
13. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem by Donna Wittlif  
    The star of Bethlehem epitomized Jesus bringing light into our sinful world.
    
    
14. I Empathize With Mary by PamFord Davis  
    I empathize with Mary; she was young and advanced in pregnancy when she left her home in Nazareth.
    
    She gave birth in the distant town of Bethlehem (a distance of approximately 150 miles from Nazareth).
    
    
15. Christmas Finale by PamFord Davis  
    I was so excited! I showed them my presents and described what I received.
    
    The shepherds shared good news news of the Saviorsâ birth.
    
    
16. Couple Helps Reporter Re-discover Misplaced Faith by Greg Miller  
    A couple helps a TV reporter re-discover his misplaced faith
    
    
17. Losing Pine Needles by PamFord Davis  
    The sheets protected the hard wood floor, provided a place for our Christmas presents and they caught the pine needles that fell from the trees.
    
    I vaguely remember watering the Christmas trees; I do know that they required lots of water.
    
    
18. Sing Along by PamFord Davis  
    Was I humming?
    
    Normally, I sing-along to Christmas carols.
    
    Have you listened to the words?
    
    
19. Christmas is For Kids by PamFord Davis  
    Christmas is for kids.
    
    Likely youâve heard that before; maybe youâve been the purveyor of opinion.
    
    
20. It's a Boy! by PamFord Davis  
    We had hoped for a boy but had to wait to find out if hopes would become reality. Mary and Joseph did not have to wait.
    
    âItâs a boy!â
    
    
21. Illumination by PamFord Davis  
    Each light brightened a nearby Christmas tree branch. They worked in unison with other lights to illuminate the tree and to light up our home.
    
    
22. His Throne by PamFord Davis  
    Itâs Christmas and jingle bells are ringing.
    
    Jesus; He is LORD.
    
    Holy, Holy, Holy!
    
    
23. Comin' and Goin' by PamFord Davis  
    Christmas is a cominâ and we are a goin.â
    
    
24. Hay Ride by louis gander  
    You've never been on a real hay ride?
    Well, you're in luck!
    Hitch a ride on "Hay Ride"...
    
    
25. Going Cold Turkey by PamFord Davis  
    Bravely, they decide to go it on their own and refuse assistance and medications.
    
    Trying to break the cycle of addiction they go cold turkey. After Thanksgiving, many will âeatâ cold turkey.
    
    Weâll eat the celebration leftovers.
    
    
26. Thanksgiving Celebration Attendees Express Appreciation for Salvation Jesus Provides by Greg Miller  
    Thanksgiving celebration attendees are grateful for the salvation Jesus provides!
    
    
27. This Thanksgiving by PamFord Davis  
    Grateful; I offer thanksgiving and praise.
    
    âThrough Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased (Hebrews 13:15-16 NASB).â
    
    
28. Thanksgiving Traditions by PamFord Davis  
    Iâm learning to keep the light of the world in my Thanksgiving traditions.
    
    âThen spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life (John 8:12 KJV).â
    
    
29. Teacher Gives Students Thanksgiving Surprise by Greg Miller  
    A teacher surprises his students with a Thanksgiving surprise. The class, in turn, surprises local prisoners with a Thanksgiving feast.
    
    
30. Holiday Time Already? by Donna Wittlif  
    Even though we may not feel ready for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is a time we can use for God.
    
    

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