(Faithwire) An elementary school in upstate New York removed “Jingle Bells” from its roster of Christmas songs all over the holiday tune’s supposedly “questionable past.” The backlash was swift, with critics calling the decision as “liberalism run amok” and “cancel culture at its finest,” according to WHAM-TV. An informal Twitter poll by the outlet showed 95% … [Read more...] about NY School Cancels Definitive Christmas Song Over Its ‘Questionable Past’
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Dad of 8 Kids Mourning Loving Wife and Mom Who Died of COVID-19 Receive Incredible Christmas Surprise From Church Congregation
(Faithwire) A man and his children grieving the loss of their wife and mother were blessed Christmas Eve by a Cincinnati church congregation who gave them presents, toys, and a $6,700 check to help pay utilities for the next year. Travis Feltner, a father of eight kids ranging in ages from three to 20, stood before the Compass Community Church congregation Friday to accept … [Read more...] about Dad of 8 Kids Mourning Loving Wife and Mom Who Died of COVID-19 Receive Incredible Christmas Surprise From Church Congregation
Texas Family Finds Bible Unharmed Amid Rubble After House Fire: ‘God Was With Us’
(CBN News) A Texas couple is lucky to be alive after an early morning house fire on Christmas took all of their belongings – except the family Bible. WOAI-TV reports that Robert and Darla Voigt's mobile home in San Antonio is a total loss after flames tore through it Saturday. "I always thought this will never happen to me... that's a lie," said Robert. They said … [Read more...] about Texas Family Finds Bible Unharmed Amid Rubble After House Fire: ‘God Was With Us’
Army Vet Pays Off at Least 677 People’s Late Utility Bills, Bringing a Christmas Miracle to Many
(Faithwire) A Florida man is getting attention for all the right reasons. U.S. Army veteran Mike Esmond has donated tens of thousands of dollars to help pay off at least 677 account balances this year alone. Overall, Esmond has donated $96,000 over the past three years to local residents’ utilities bills — a shocking sum that most certainly solidifies him as a good … [Read more...] about Army Vet Pays Off at Least 677 People’s Late Utility Bills, Bringing a Christmas Miracle to Many
Al Mohler Discusses How Parents Can Navigate Santa Claus and Nativity Scenes
Last Friday, theologian and president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Al Mohler answered some tough Christmas related questions from his listeners on his podcast “The Briefing.” One listener asked how Christian parents should raise children in the culture of Santa Claus, and another questioned whether nativity scenes violate the second commandment not … [Read more...] about Al Mohler Discusses How Parents Can Navigate Santa Claus and Nativity Scenes