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1. A Father's Message From the Heart on Mother's Day

For over four years, my wife Sarah has been involved in a ministry aimed at encouraging and equipping mothers. She absolutely loves it, and I support her because potluck leftovers are life. Week after ...

Created on 07 May 2021

2. Celebrate With Thanksgiving but Also Compassion

Here in the United States, we have celebrations during the month of May. The first one is celebrating mothers. When we look back on Jesus' life, we can see His love for His mother on the cross. Can you ...

Created on 05 May 2021

3. The Lord Wants to Reveal Himself to You on More Than Just Christmas and Easter

God amazes me. We all get excited at Christmas when we celebrate Jesus' birth. Our Savior has come. At Easter, we celebrate Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. Our sin debt was paid in full. By making ...

Created on 26 April 2021

4. Why Do We Celebrate Easter?

Holidays are often marked with family tradition. At Thanksgiving, we remember the blessings we have experienced, and express our thankfulness for whatever situation we find ourselves in. At Christmas, ...

Created on 30 March 2021

5. A Purim Message for the American Church

The Jewish world will celebrate Purim this month and remember the heroism of a young Jewish woman who saved the Jews of ancient Persia from annihilation almost 2,500 years ago. Most people are familiar ...

Created on 25 February 2021

6. When God Temporarily (or Permanently) Hardens the Heart

"Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts" (Heb. 4:7c; see also Ps. 95:7c-8a). Homosexual attractions, transgender confusion, a bondage to pornography or other intractable sins are some ...

Created on 18 February 2021

7. Messianic Rabbi Offers Biblical Encouragement for Your New Year

Certain verses of the Bible are associated with different times of the year. For instance, Messianic Jews like me read the verses that depict Yeshua's last Seder meal with His disciples during the season ...

Created on 29 December 2020

8. How World War II's Most Devastating Battle Brought a Christmas-Eve Example of Peace Through Christ

Editor's Note: This is part one of a two-part article. Watch for part two, coming soon on charismamag.com. One of the most inspiring stories of peace through Christ among ardent enemies unfolded in a potentially ...

Created on 28 December 2020

9. An Uncommon Christmas Tale to Brighten Your Holiday Festivities

Here is a brief tale from Christmas past, "An Uncommon Christmas." In and around the grand house all were awake and enjoying the morning. The lords were in the main hall attempting to juggle five golden ...

Created on 24 December 2020

10. What's the Big Deal About Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is the top-rated holiday for Americans. Hands down, Thanksgiving is the best day of the year for the American family, and here's why: Thanksgiving touches many of the things we love most—things ...

Created on 24 November 2020

11. Dr. Steve Greene's 5 Things I Heard Last Week

The 5 Things I Heard Last Week Newsletter will often be from something Dr. Greene has read, and other times the story will come from a recent podcast that he hasn't already covered. It's filled with resources ...

Created on 14 August 2020

12. Law Office Offers Free Divorces on Valentine's Day, Ignoring the Holiday's Christian Roots ...

As millions of people celebrate love on Valentine's Day today, a law office in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is offering free divorces. How sad! It's time we remember the real meaning behind this love-focused ...

Created on 14 February 2020

13. 5 Powerful Ways to Love and Cherish Your Spouse

"You're on autopilot, and I'm feeling distant and dismissed." Kimm said it; I owned it. It wasn't the first time. Sadly, the strength of my intentionality tows the weakness of disregard behind it. Kimm ...

Created on 13 February 2020

14. 3 Ways to Celebrate With or Without a Valentine

Not everyone loves Valentine's Day. Especially if your valentine is gone or has changed. Divorce, separation, death or trauma can overwhelm the wounded heart with grief, pain and loneliness, which only ...

Created on 13 February 2020

15. Research Shows You Probably Haven't Had a Date in a While

On Valentine's Day of 2019, The Washington Post highlighted research showing that young people are dating 56% less than previous generations, in part because of social media and smartphones. How depressing ...

Created on 12 February 2020

16. Sad on Valentine's Day? Spirit-Filled Psychologist Offers Survival Tips

... 're not in one ... whatever you're going through, I want to encourage you that there is hope." One of the ways to get through holidays, Lowe says, is by practicing self-care. If you're in a romantic rela ...

Created on 12 February 2020

17. Spirit-Filled Psychologist Offers Powerful Advice for Your Post-Holiday Blues

Have you experienced deep emotional pain during the holidays? Clinical psychologist Dr. Barbara Lowe says many people do. In her clinical practice in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, she says, "Our phon ...

Created on 01 January 2020

18. These Spiritual Steps Will Help You Move Beyond 'Single at Christmas'

...  to truly share the holiday with. The popular portrayals of Christmas as a time for family only made my single status more painful. And now that I'm single again since my husband died, the holidays make  ...

Created on 24 December 2019

19. 7 Strategies to Boost Your Mental Health During the Holidays ...

The holidays are upon us. For most, like the popular song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." But for those who struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues, the period from Thanksgivi ...

Created on 12 December 2019

20. How to Flip Your Complaints About Christmas Into a Christ-Centered Testimony

...  Macy's in Miracle on 34th Street —"Christmas is being ruined by the politically correct crowd!" "Merry Christmas" might offend someone, so how about "Happy Holidays"? If you don't like that one, feel  ...

Created on 04 December 2019