“There was no proof against him, and none of the witnesses produced by police could corroborate the blasphemy allegation against him”, said the attorney.

In Ukraine the New Year celebration has always been more important than Christmas. This year is different, more people are focusing on Christmas and its meaning.

The executive committee of the Christian Alliance of Evangelical Churches discussed pending issues and stressed the need for dialogue and reconciliation.

As we focus on the mind-stretching story of the Creator entering into his creation as a human infant, let’s worship him with heart, head and hands this Christmas.

The programme, which included music and a preaching on Jesus’ centrality in Christmas, was aired on Christmas Eve.

The Evangelical Focus team wishes you a wonderful Christmas time. As we come to the end of 2022, may we look at Jesus and “serve Him without fear” (Luke 1:74).

Jesus didn’t exclude any of the children. He wants to get to know them, to love them, to rescue them, to journey through life with them.

As we head towards another Christmas, let’s be sure to ponder the wonder of that first Christmas and the daily wonder of a God who moved toward us.

The event was attended by around a thousand people, including local authorities of the Spanish city.

I stumbled across a publishing house's Christmas gifts list which had sections in it “For Him” and “For Her”. It was almost completely segregated by the gender of the authors.

During her Christmas broadcast, the British monarch paid tribute to her late husband. “Christmas teaches us all a lesson that in the birth of a child, there is a new dawn with endless potential”.

Christmas has a profound relevance for everyone but especially for those who are going through times of suffering and crisis.

Maybe those shepherds, the wise men, Mary and Joseph, would take the baby in their arms and try to imagine what kind of Saviour he would be.

Take some time out with your God and let Him stir your heart afresh. Then you can preach Christmas.

The 'anti-separatism' law strengthens the secularist narrative ahead of the 2022 elections. Meanwhile, a depersonalised Christmas continues to be celebrated on the streets.

The story shows no sign of dying. Even here on the streets of Amsterdam, nativity scenes sprout in unlikely locations.

The company, the celebrations and the worship can bring a special blessing for people living with dementia.

A survey found that, while 33% of 18- to 34-year-olds plan to visit a place of worship during Christmas, only 17% of British over 55 will attend one.

Christmas points away from “what-must-we-do” to “who-can-we-trust”.  And we need that.

The German Finance Ministry highlights the country’s Christian heritage with a solidary Christmas stamp and a special coin.  

If what we need is God’s good leadership, then who will be God’s good leader? God promised His eternal ruler to the little town of Bethlehem. 

Social media users and the former President of the European Parliament had criticised the document for going against common sense.

Sing the story, experience the story, gift the story.

Christmas services are just a few weeks away. Let’s take a new angle, dive into the Bible and preach with hearts spilling over.

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