Joy to the World is the most-recognized and most-published Christmas hymn in America. Since its writing in 1719, Isaac Watts’ tune has become a holiday necessity at sacred – and …
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The Christmas Card You’ll Never See
Each Christmas, millions of holiday greeting cards are shared by friends and family members. Those of a spiritual nature usually feature angelic choirs, gift-bearing wise men, a baby in a …
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Mistaken Identity…at 10,000 Feet
With his request finally approved, a CNN News cameraman quickly used his smartphone to call the local airstrip to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be …
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A Race…and a Rescue
For a moment, imagine that you’re in an important boat rowing race. Just for kicks, imagine that your dedication to practice and your perfectly synchronized strokes have put your team …
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Everybody Out of the Water…That Means You!
Fish Hoek Beach is a major tourist attraction near Cape Town in South Africa. Visitors from around the world can stroll the beaches, eat at seaside restaurants, and even take …
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The Battle of the Billboards
In Psalm 133:1, King David joyfully declared, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” The ancient king could easily distinguish between hostility and peace…and probably …
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Thomas à Kempis on Spiritual Life
“If you aim at a fervent spiritual life, then you too must turn your back on the crowds as Jesus did. The only man who can safely appear in public …
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