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Seasonal Holidays

Family, Parenting and Religion

Spiritual Lessons Learned From Butterfly Metamorphosis

A homeschool mom shares spiritual lessons learned from butterfly metamorphosis. The butterfly's life cycle offers rich symbolism for Christians, particularly in relation to themes of transformation, resurrection, and new life.

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General Christian

Biblical Kisses Not Chocolate Or Romantic

Kissing occurred during biblical times and romance provided one reason. Those begats had to start somehow! But a variety of other reasons, some good and some bad, led to other biblical kisses.

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Family, Parenting and Religion

Why “New Year, New You” Is a Trap for Christians

While we mean well and aim for intentionality, we can fall prey to being ensnared by the worldly focus of recreating ourselves anew every January. Should Christians even make New Year's resolutions?

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Across Faiths

How Christmas Stories Functioned When They Were Written

How Christmas stories functioned; As microcosms of the gospels of Matthew and Luke, or overtures, they reveal a rich counter narrative to...

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Family, Parenting and Religion

Momma, You’re Not Broken—You’re Being Restored

When our bodies break, or the guilt of our past mistakes overwhelms us, we as moms can judge ourselves harsher than anyone else can. Our goal is to never let anyone down, especially our children.

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Sacred to Sold: The Commercialization Of Religious Holidays

What began with Christmas has now expanded to other religious holidays, such as Hanukkah and Ramadan, leading to the increasing commercialization of these sacred observances in recent years.

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Seasonal Holidays By Faiths

400 million Hindus to throng Maha Kumbh Mela in India

Was There a Historical Buddha?

Buddhist Holidays in December: A Short and Confusing Guide

What Do Buddhists Do During Christmas?

What is the Buddhist Holiday of Vesak and Why is it Celebrated?

Celebrating Basant Amid A Shrinking Footprint

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Today's True Christmas

What Is the Meaning of the 4 Candles of Advent?

Value-Based Goals and Avoiding the Cult of Productivity

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: New Year's Day, January 1

3 Classic Sounding Christmas Songs from the Bygones

The Light of the World in the Shadow of Empire

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Just Beyond The Manger

The Gospel Message in Mary's Magnificat

When The World Fogs Your Lens Dust Them Off With The Spirit

The Spiritual Value of Longing in Advent

Christmas Lights A Candle Of Hope In Our Souls

In All Things Give Thanks And Draw From God's Joy

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Biblical Kisses Not Chocolate Or Romantic

Groundhog Day and How Punxsutawney Phil Got Saved

Did Herod’s Masacre of the Innocents Really Happen?

Dwelling and Watchwords: Choosing a Verse to Guide Your Path

Finding Sacred Pause: 5 Apps that Build Spiritual Discipline

Wrestling the Season: Reflections on the Advent Conspiracy

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General Christian

Spiritual Lessons Learned From Butterfly Metamorphosis

50 Years, 2 Bad Gifts, and a Lifetime of Marriage Wisdom

Happy New Year 2025: The Samurai Way

Embracing God’s Vision for 2025

A Year of Highlights: Reflecting on the Past to Move Forward

Why Choosing a Word of the Year is Better Than Resolutions

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Question for Diwali: Why does Hinduism extol vegetarian diets?

What is the Hindu Festival of Navaratri and How do Hindus Celebrate It?

Hindu’s Divine Diwali: Its Religious and Socio-political Significance

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3 Life-Changing Ways to Be a Beacon of Light in the New Year

Sacred to Sold: The Commercialization Of Religious Holidays

My Top 5 Hanukkah Foods You Need to Try This Year

Thanksgiving: Family Dynamics Today and in Biblical Times

Hanukkah Celebrations Have Changed Dramatically − But The Same Is True Of Christmas

Who Were the Three Wise Men? Unraveling Centuries of Myth and Tradition

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Latter-day Saint

Voices from the Hills: The Tabernacle Choir's Welsh Roots

New Traditions To Start As A Family This Year

Giving Machines!

Miracles of Lights: Our Savior Has Come

Regarding Two Christmas Carols

Testimony From Afar: Eternal Gifts of the Wise Men

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Discovering Christ: The Heart of Christmas

Transform Holiday Meals with Protein Recipes

Faith and Friendship: Building Deeper Connections

Holidays, Family, and Finding Peace: A 3-Part Guide, Part 3

Holidays, Family, and Finding Peace: A 3-Part Guide, Part 2

Christian & Pagan Holidays: We’re Not Too Cool for Yule

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They Will Wear the Skins of Lambs Over the Hearts of Wolves

What Is Eid al-Fitr?

Unveiling Veil On World Hijab Day

How to Make Religious Celebrations Hard of Hearing Friendly

What is the Islamic Holiday Laylat al-Qadr, and How is it Celebrated?

Light It Up: How Do Religions Around the World Use Candles in Their Holiday Traditions?

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Rethinking Prayer Practice: Music-Listening as Prayer

The Already and Not Yet: On Christmas and Waiting

Celebrating the Small Beauties of Christmas and Letting Go

How Christmas Stories Functioned When They Were Written

Mary Teaches Blessedness at Christ-Mass

The Birth of Baby Jesus—as Told by the Wise Men

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Hallowe'en Is an Irish-American Holiday

St. Patricks Day: Saints, Snakes and Pagans

What Are the Pagan Rituals For Yule?

History of Valentine's Day

Do Witches Celebrate the New Year?

Christians Turn to Solstice Celebrations at Christmas

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Progressive Christian

Embracing the New Year with Faith and Purpose

Addressing Mental Health as a Christian

Embracing New Beginnings with Purpose and Faith

Trending Christian Sermon Topics for the Christmas Season

The Christmas Tree: A Symbol of Eternal Hope and Redemption

The Promise of Holy Light

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