Christmas was never meant to be shared. This article examines how cultural traditions and commercialization redirected attention away from Jesus—and how to return Christ to the center.
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The Bible on the Mat: Why Wrestling Is America’s Most Visibly Christian Sport
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The Children Are Still Waiting, by Katy Faust – Why God’s Design for Family Still Matters
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From House to Heaven: The Table is God’s Design for Community
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