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Crosswalk Weekly Update
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Forgotten Chapter of the Christmas Story & the Women in Jesus' Family Tree
Ray Pritchard
We tend to overlook genealogic sections of Scripture, but sometimes they contain hidden treasure.
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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?
Janet Chismar
Why wouldn't a Christian celebrate the birth of Christ? In actuality, the reasons are varied and the legacy long, going back to the Puritans and up to present day groups such as Advent Conspiracy.
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NEWS & CULTURE
Mike Huckabee on How America Can Do the Right Thing
Shawn McEvoy
We ask Republican runner-up Mike Huckabee about Barack Obama's cabinet appointments, "vertical" politics, what it means to be pro-life, and much more.
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FAMILY
A Lean Christmas Could be a Blessing
Steve Diggs
Like many American families, this year may not have been the best of years for your family in the financial department. But here's something you may want to consider: a lean Christmas could actually be a long term blessing for your children...
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The Real Santa Claus
Sarah Jennings
While he never wore a red suit, smoked a pipe, or slid down chimneys, the real Santa's story actually has a lot to do with the true meaning of Christmas...
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ENTERTAINMENT
No "Doubt," Streep and Hoffman Are at the Top of Their Games
Christian Hamaker
Meryl Streep dominates in another remarkably precise performance in Doubt. As Sister Alouysis, she is helping to preserve her school and church against a tide of change she finds unsettling. Philip Seymour Hoffman as Father Flynn is her acting equal.
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My Top 8 Books of 2008
Tim Challies
I'm not quite sure how many books I read this year, but it is probably in the neighborhood of 80-100. I recently combed through the list, looking for the books I read in 2008 that were also published in 2008. And as I did that, I built a list of my favorites.
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