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The first Christmas card was not sent out until 1843 and its message from its creator, Henry Cole, and his illustrator, John Calicott, was simple and to the point, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”

That seems austere but perfect … and yet as an outsider to Christmas I wanted to weigh in on the serious lack of theological substance in ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Christmas is a day – a season – of beauty. While the holiday has become overly commercialized, surely the birth of Jesus was the inspiration for the beauty of this holiday that spreads its magic around the world. Shouldn’t there be more emphasis on pointing people to see the reality of God’s...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago faith leaders were once again denied entry to pray inside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Broadview. This time, on Christmas Eve.

A handful of faith leaders and other community members walked up to the facility doors at 1930 Beach St. on Wednesday morning to pray with detainees inside the ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Immigration enforcement officers have told religious leaders they won’t raid Minnesota’s churches this holiday season, the state’s highest ranking Catholic leader said.

Local Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials told the archdiocese they have no intention of entering churches and schools unless there is an ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: One of my great fears is that when the time comes to retire – and I plan to work as long as I possibly can – I will not be challenged in life. What mindset should I try to develop so that I can put this fear aside and just enjoy the good ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Russell "Rusty" Trubey said he was compelled by God to preach the words that helped set off a national battle over religion at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Reading from a sermon titled "When Culture Excludes God," Trubey, an Army Reserve chaplain, sermonized to a congregation of veterans at the Coatesville VA ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I go to a church that doesn’t mention sin. The pastor emphasizes positive things that speak to the better part of human beings. Our church has become a beacon in one of the largest cities in the country because we emphasize social compassion and accept those who love God but may not live ...Read more

MIAMI — Roman Catholic Church leaders are making a plea to President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to halt all immigration deportation efforts through the holiday season.

Speaking on behalf of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in Florida, Archbishop Thomas Wenski — Miami’s top Catholic leader — appealed to officials to ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is it wrong to hire a professional mentor – someone to come alongside and help me through life? The journey is really rough, and I can’t navigate it alone. Would it be wrong to ask God to lead me to someone who understands my struggles with the basics of life? I’m learning the truth that “...Read more