by Gloria Copeland   This time of year can bring wonderful reunions with loved ones. One of the things I cherish most about Christmas is getting to spend time with friends and family members I haven’t seen much throughout the year. If you’re like me, you’re probably looking forward to reconnecting with certain people and…

by Kenneth Copeland   Have you ever opened a wrapped package and inside was another, smaller package, and then another, and another, until you finally found a gift in the last box? If so, why did you keep unwrapping when the first box held nothing but another box? The answer is: You had faith. You…

by Gloria Copeland   For many people, family traditions are a cherished part of the Christmas season. Whether it be attending a candlelight Christmas Eve service, driving around town to look at the sparkling light displays, or gathering around the fireplace to read about the birth of Christ—traditions give everyone something to look forward to…

Mother’s Cornbread Dressing Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, crumbled 9-by-13 inch pan of day-old cornbread 1 cup finely chopped onion, sautéed 1 cup finely chopped celery, sautéed 2 tablespoons sage 1 cup half-and-half Chicken broth 2 eggs   Directions: Mix bread with sautéed vegetables. Pour half-and-half, broth and eggs over mixture. Add salt and pepper…

by Kenneth Copeland   Christmas is just weeks away, and many of you are probably feeling stressed. Starting around Thanksgiving time, it seems that the stress level in the atmosphere goes up a few notches, and it increases every day until Christmas. If you’re like a lot of people, stress at Christmas is yet another…

by Gloria Copeland   One of my favorite Christmas decorations is a beautifully arranged, fresh pine wreath. With accents of pine cones and lights, it adds so much to any room at Christmas. You might have one on your door or over your fireplace, and you likely see them everywhere you go this time of…

by Kenneth Copeland   The first Christmas was simple. There were no decorations, no feasts, and no Christmas cards or gifts. The only guests were shepherds, who briefly stopped by without expecting to be entertained. The focus was on the One who had come to save the world from sin. Since then, it seems that…

by Gloria Copeland The Christmas season is filled with wonder and anticipation. As excitement fills the air, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of wrapping gifts, preparing for guests, and baking goodies for the whole neighborhood. If you’re preparing to host a party or receive overnight guests, you may also…

by Kenneth Copeland   The over-commercialization of Christmas has long been a struggle for believers who seek to focus on the real reason for our joy and celebration—the birth of Christ. Even the beloved character Charlie Brown has been voicing his dismay since 1965 in the classic Christmas movie. A slurry of ads for Black…