As Christmas draws near, we continue our Advent journey through the themes that shape this season. We began with hope. Last ...

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” — Romans 15:13 (ESV) The verse above brings the themes of ...

The Third Sunday of Advent, known as the Sunday of Joy, comes each year with a gentle reminder that joy is more than a holiday feeling. It is a steady gift from God - something deeper than excitement ...

A playful puppy lies on its back, mouth wide open in a joyful yawn-like laugh as its owner gently holds and rubs its head. A moment full of affection and pure happiness. #HappyPuppy #DogJoy #PuppyLove ...

Sometimes called America’s “best kept secret,” Orthodoxy is embraced by about 1% of U.S. adults, according to Pew Research ...

Typically, this is my favorite time of year. As an almost-Christmas baby (born Dec. 28), I always have found the music, ...

Greetings to you all. We are now less than a month away from the end of this year. This year, too, we have seen the passing ...

Callie Marlene Duncan, age 62, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025. She was born on Dec. 24, 1962, to W. O. “Doc” and Alma ...

A person lights a candle during service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP ...

However, we continue to observe the joyful character of Gaudete Sunday by lighting the rose-colored candle on the Advent ...

Pastor Jentezen Franklin explains how Christmas offers lasting joy beyond seasonal happiness, revealing how divine hope helps ...

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