Families Reclaim
Christmas by Celebrating Traditions of Advent

Advent, which is derived from the Latin word for "coming," is the period that
includes the four Sundays before Christmas. For Christians, the season is a time
of preparation for the arrival of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. It is also a
time of reflection, hope and anticipation ... 

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It Is Never Too Late to Start Your Own Family Advent
Tradition

Christmas has increasingly become a holiday cut off from its purpose of
celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is, therefore, important for
Christians to recapture the season of Advent as a time for preparing for
Christmas. This 8-page booklet will give you an Advent Wreath Service ... 
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A Shield in Battle - Christian Dog Tags Comfort
Soldiers and Family Members

A"Shield of Strength" hung on the chain around Capt. Russell B. Rippetoes neck
when the Army Ranger and two other soldiers were killed in a car bomb explosion
at an Iraqi checkpoint. The 1-by-2-inch shield, which Rippetoe wore along with
his military dog tags and a Christian cross, displayed a U.S. flag on one side
and a quote from Joshua 1:9 on the other: "I will be strong and courageous. I
will not be terrified, or discouraged, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I
go." ... 

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Prayer Ban Riles Landmark Christian

Football fans at Landmark Christian School expect a prayer before every game.
But the one many remember best was the "nonprayer" a week ago, before the
opening kickoff at the War Eagles playoff game with Clinch County ... 

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