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24+ min ago (573+ words) by Vision Editorial Team | Dec 17, 2025 At Vision Christian Media, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. From the biggest cities to the far-flung places of Australia, Vision radio, digital and published resources are connecting people to each other and to the true meaning of Christmas. Connection is the key. Over the airwaves, online, through the Vision App, social media and The Word for Today publication, Vision reaches the Vision family, and, as a faith-based organisation, hopes to inspire their audiences to look to God daily for an ultimate source of connection. Vision also supports Christmas initiatives run by individuals, communities and organisations around the country to help local communities keep the Christmas spirit alive and well. Vision's Rise & Shine presenter Andy McLennan joined this year's tour and said it was heartwarming to help bring Christmas cheer to the bush. "My…...

25+ min ago (539+ words) Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." "Matthew 2:2 Please check back daily during the month of December as through Christmas we'll have an entry from The Heart of Christmas: A Devotional for the Season. Despite its biblical basis, gift giving has been vigorously challenged by followers of Herbert W. Armstrong as well as by organizations such as the Watchtower Society. Their basic argument is that Magi means astrologers" and that God would never lead His people to give gifts at Christmas on the basis of astrology. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (252+ words) Like the title says, I have a colonoscopy on Thursday. Asking for prayers that everything is okay and to help me through the prep portion tomorrow. Thank you so much! Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (481+ words) Jesus saved me. All the Jews I've met have been nice people. My husband's Jewish boss gave his employees Christmas presents. I'm appalled at the hatred displayed by others. Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago (253+ words) The Covenant Theology forum is now read-only. I can't find anything in the announcements explaining why. Does anyone know? Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago (1198+ words) A Father's Pain, A Son's Duty: The Difficult Transition From Tony Evans to Jonathan Evans at Oak Cliff" The Burden of Necessity: Why Tony and Jonathan Evans Had to Make the Hard Choice "Not This Way: The Sacrifice Made for the Oak Cliff Church's Future When God's Plan Requires Unwanted Paths: The Tony Evans/Oak Cliff Ministry Succession The Difficult Succession: Jonathan Evans Assumes New Role Under Unexpected Circumstances Tony Evans Passes the Baton to Jonathan Evans in a Way No One Wished For Ministry Update: The Necessary Transition to Keep the Oak Cliff Church Moving Forward Gladness Mixed with Grief: Reflecting on the Tony Evans/Jonathan Evans Recent Decision With much fanfare, Tony Evans' son was installed as the lead pastor of his father's Dallas megachurch this past Sunday. Jonathan Evans, an author and former NFL fullback, will now…...

5+ hour, 18+ min ago (639+ words) During the American founding era, week after week, on Sunday mornings, the congregation members would arise and recite together The Apostles" Creed, a historic statement of the Christian faith. Often it was written on the walls. Who participated regularly in such affirmation of their faith? George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and so on. It ocurred in churches like Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Congregationalists, such as Samuel Adams, John Adams, John Hancock and Roger Sherman, also affirmed their faith in the divine Savior, Jesus Christ, in their own Bible-based churches. The outline of the Apostles" Creed is quite simple " it highlights the Trinity. It affirms belief in God the Father, the Son of God (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit. It"s called the Apostles" Creed because it is based on the teachings of the Apostles....

5+ hour, 21+ min ago (54+ words) Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we enter this Christmas season, quiet our hearts and draw us near to the wonder of Your Son's birth. Open our eyes to see Jesus in the Scriptures, our ears to hear Your gentle leading, and our spirits to receive the peace You freely give. Let this devotional......

5+ hour, 39+ min ago (183+ words) Elder Dale G. Renlund, President Camille N. Johnson and others talk about using different Bible translations to "come to understanding" God"s word Update to General Handbook outlines more flexibility in Bible usage at home and church Elder Dale G. Renlund, President Camille N. Johnson and others talk about using different Bible translations to "come to understanding" God"s word Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are blessed to live in a time when multiple translations of the Holy Bible exist in most languages, said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Lord has said that He speaks to men and women "after the manner of their language, that they might come to understanding" (Doctrine and Covenants 1:24). "Clearly, God"s children are more inclined to accept and follow His teachings when they can understand them," said…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago (404+ words) [Why is it that the people closest to us are so often the hardest to forgive? Some wounds feel like they cut too deep to be forgiven.]Gather the family and enjoy this captivating four-part audio drama that brings Charles Dickens" beloved tale to life with a fresh, faith-filled perspective. The post Scrooge: A Christmas Carol appeared first on Vision Christian Media. [Why is it that the people closest to us are so often the hardest to forgive? Some wounds feel like they cut too deep to be forgiven.]Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Gather the family and enjoy this captivating four-part audio drama that brings Charles Dickens" beloved tale to life with a fresh, faith-filled perspective. The post Scrooge: A Christmas Carol appeared first on Vision Christian Media. [Why is it that the people closest to us are so often…...