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Saying "thank you" can come in many different forms.  It may be a card, an email, a voicemail, a smile, a thumbs up, a gift or a simple verbal two-word statement from one person to another.  During this time of year, I'm sure you're receiving an escalated amount of "thank you's" as people express their gratitude for your work, ministry, influence in their life.  So...how many different languages do you hear your "thank you's"?  HCJB Global gets a lot!

God has brought HCJB Global (marking 80 years this month!) together with partner ministries to plant ...

Here's a test of your holiday movie IQ:  

1)  Who played Elf's dad?  

2)  How about A Muppet Christmas Carol--who plays Scrooge?  

3)  What was Clarence's profession before he died (It's a Wonderful Life)?  

4)  What "liquid refreshment" is dispensed to children on board the Polar Express?  

5)  Instead of home alone in Chicago, where does Kevin spend the next holiday?  

6)  In Santa Claus the Movie, where are Cornelia's chocolate chips from?  

7)  What toy does the son of the prosecuting attorney want in Miracle on 34th Street?  

8)  What gift does Ralphie ...

We had our Sunday School Christmas gathering this past weekend and as I looked around the room of single women - some widowed, some divorced, some never married,  I was reminded how much in our lives seems "missing."

And yet, as our pastor read from Luke and we prayed together, giving thanks for the greatest gift we've ever been given, I was reminded how very much we have . . . in Christ.

And that is why Billy Graham's message Don't Miss Christmas, really ministers to my heart.

In this message (available on the ministry web site), Mr. Graham notes that ...

It's time for another edition of "Take 5 for Compassion" -- perfect timing for those in need of a little break from the Christmas hustle and bustle.

It's always time to speak up for children, and the Christmas season only highlights that reality as we think on one very special child who demonstrated His compassion for us! 

So here's your invitation to see what's new, what's coming up and what's inspiring in the world of child advocacy from Compassion International. 

1)  MISSIONS IN ACTION.  An outsider's look at what Compassion is doing in the ...

For Sanctity of Life Sunday 2012, we are excited to share with you a brand new radio special from Brad Mattes, speaker on Life Issues^®. I'm confident that this heartwarming program will lift your spirits and encourage your heart!

"A Crowing Achievement"

Let me introduce you to Drew Anderson and Toni Alten-Crowe, two
students who have Down syndrome.

In this special you will hear the story of these two most beloved students and why the students at Loveland High School in Cincinnati, OH voted Drew and Toni to be the prom king and queen!

Unfortunately, not all children with ...

“I am undisciplined.”

“I don’t really have time for that.”

“I’m under grace, not the Law”

“There is no commandment that says “thou must have ½ an hour of devotions each day.”

I already can hear the objections and it isn’t even the New Year yet.   The topic of personal devotions is a minefield.

As someone who works two jobs and has a young family, I recognize time is at a premium.  I realize the tyranny of the ...