Everything you need to know about Ecclesiastes

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Context makes a difference in conversation, but also when we read the Bible. That's why we created Bible Need To Know, a recurring fe...

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When two become one, Christmas does, too

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Tradition. My husband and I realized the weight of this word during our first Christmas together.  Where would we go? How would we c...

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Promises for people who are homesick at Christmas

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Not long ago, a college student asked me with total earnestness, “Does saying goodbye to your family ever get easier?” Havi...

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Feeling down? How to make it when the days aren’t merry or bright

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The merry-go-round of lyrics that inhabit our minds from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve is in full swing. For many, Christmas is a ...

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How to give the best Christmas gifts ever

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Each Christmas, I spend hours upon hours looking for the perfect gift for each person on my list.  After I got married, the pressur...

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What really happened when Jesus was born

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Most of what we know about Jesus’ birth was informed by storybooks, nativity sets, Christmas pageants, and the Peanuts Christmas sp...

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Grieving? Here’s how to survive the holidays

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What do you do when the happiest season of all doesn’t seem happy at all? Whether it’s a scary medical diagnosis, the loss o...

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The best gift you can give might be to get out of your phone

I sat on my couch next to my high school Fuse Group, silently fuming at their inability to put their phones down during Bible study. Fina...

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Psalms to pray when ungratefulness comes your way

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Ever have one of those mornings where you feel off from the moment you get out of bed?  As soon as your feet hit the ground, you&rs...

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How to know the Christmas bustle is getting the best of you

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“I feel like that girl needs a friend, but I don’t have time for another friend right now.”  I’m normally a...

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Getting past the Pinterest perfect Christmas

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My heart raced, my breathing was quick, and anxiety crept over me as I scrolled through my Pinterest feed. I was attempting to inspire my...

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The best thing you can give your loved ones this Christmas

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Long lines. An early morning (or late night). Frenzied crowds and major sales. You probably braved Black Friday to check off your Chri...

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