Easter? What is that?
Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before. When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open. And they didn’t know what to say. Mark 14:38-39, NLT
Easter is quickly approaching! But do your friends and neighbors know what Easter is really about?
A recent Barna survey found...... >Read More
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Lent, a Forgotten Tradition
At my church, the first day of the season of Lent (which fell on February 17 this year) passed by without even a mention. I only noticed it mentioned on a blog after the day had already passed!
Lent is the period of the year leading up to Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Palm Sunday (the Sunday... >Read More
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A Refocused Christmas
Feeling lonely? Feel free to contact an online mentor to discuss with them whatever is on your mind.
"The revelation awaits an appointed time ... though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3
In these weeks before Christmas, we are tired. Church and community activities wear on us instead of energize....... >Read More
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Alone for Christmas
Explore the meaning in some of the most beloved traditional Christmas carols in our online interactive study series "The Carols of Christmas"
"The light shines in darkness" John 1:5
It was her first Christmas away from the rest of the family. One brother was serving in another country in the military, another was married and living thousands...... >Read More
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A healthy take on holiday recipes
Modifying Recipes for Healthier Holidays
Cast away the guilt, keep the taste!
The basics for modifying holiday recipes are quite simple and can be applied to food preparation year-round.
Don’t expect to cut back every time. Decide what your priorities are and enjoy a delicious, healthier holiday. > Full story
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Anticipation
Are you living in anticipation of Christ? Take this online study.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST.
Anticipation – it’s that wonderful feeling that sends shivers down your spine and tingling in your fingers as you look forward to some long awaited moment.
With Christmas comes the thrill...... >Read More
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That's Not How I Celebrate Christmas
Consider serving others by becoming an online volunteer with TruthMedia. Many opportunities are available, part-time, from your own home.
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition of vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3
Psychologists tell us that with the birth of each new baby, family dynamics drastically...... >Read More
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Keeping December 1st Sacred
In our family December 1st is one of the most sacred days... >more
When Thanksgiving Gets Stuck in Your Throat
Not everyone will have a happy Thanksgiving…especially this year. Many are out... >more
What Do You Fear?
