2011-12-22T10:43:24-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/holiday/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/not-just-at-christmas-6509 2011-12-22T10:43:24-05:00 Today move beyond a religion about Jesus - to this love relationship with Jesus. Move from just believing things about Jesus - to really belonging to Jesus. http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/series.php?series=358&topic_name=Holidays 2010-12-17T10:22:24-05:00 Set aside Christmas decorations, carols, and cards. Get fresh perspective on a poor, young girl tasked with a gigantic assignment. Janet Parshall helps you see the faith of Mary of Nazareth with new eyes. http://beenthinking.org/2008/11/27/second-thoughts-about-giving-thanks/ 2009-11-25T15:36:42-05:00 Is there a downside to our public expressions of thanksgiving? http://actsweb.org/articles/article.php?i=1593&d=2&c=1 2009-11-25T15:33:40-05:00 Wherever you are, let us make each day a day of thanksgiving in our hearts--for God's great love gift to the world in his Son, Jesus. http://rbc.org/radio-tv/words-to-live-by/2005/11/27/program.aspx 2009-11-25T15:31:24-05:00 Four women, four unique stories of how each found value and direction for their lives through the Bible and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. http://rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2007/06/08/devotion.aspx 2009-11-25T15:30:30-05:00 We have so much to be thankful for every day. God continually provides for all our needs. So let’s make Thanksgiving a year-long celebration. http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/25/give-thanks-thanksgiving-essays-from-the-gospel-com-community/ 2009-11-25T15:20:11-05:00 Take a few minutes today to check out these Thanksgiving articles, especially if you’re not feeling particularly in a “thanksgiving mood.” Giving thanks is an important and deeply rewarding element of the Christian faith, and now’s the perfect time to learn more about cultivating a thankful heart. http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/12/finding-a-christian-perspective-on-black-friday-holiday-sales-and-yet-another-commercialized-christmas/ 2009-11-12T16:49:21-05:00 Brace yourselves for Black Friday! In a sign that the holiday season is finally and officially upon us, Wal-Mart, Target, and other major retailers have just released ads for their Black Friday sales—roadmaps for the annual shopping frenzy following Thanksgiving. What's a Christian to do? http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/10/a-christian-perspective-on-veterans-day/ 2009-11-11T16:51:09-05:00 Every year in early November, Veteran's Day reminds us of the countless men and women who have served in the military. American soldiers—and their brothers in arms from other countries—have marched, fought, and sometimes died in places all over the globe. http://biblica.com/niv/appendix/concordance_resultsingle.php?rowid=99 2008-01-18T16:08:52-05:00 Atime of rest or ceasing to work. In the Old Testament, God told his people to celebrate Sabbath days (the seventh day of the week and other holidays).