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The Christmas story
The Christmas story is the world’s greatest news story. Indeed, the birth of Jesus Christ two thousand years ago is the greatest event of all time. The Christmas story tells of a loving God who […]
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Rediscovering Christmas: From sacred songs to secular joys
I have grown weary of George Michael’s “Last Christmas” over the years. This hit song, released in December 1984, was one of the few tracks that radio stations in Lebanon consistently played during the holiday […]
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Blessings God imparts during the season of Advent
Advent is the first season of the Christian year, which begins on the Sunday nearest to the Feast of St. Andrew’s Day on November 30. It is a penitential season in preparation for Christmas. God […]
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Acknowledging our blessings
The first American Thanksgiving was celebrated less than a year after the Pilgrims settled in the new land. They made the long journey to the continent of America primarily to worship God as their conscience […]
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Our inspiring veterans
Every year on November 11, Veterans Day is observed as a national holiday in the United States, commemorating the armistice of World War I. Formerly called Armistice Day, this observance marked the anniversary of the […]
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The unique role of the Armenian alphabet
One of the greatest milestones in Armenian history was the invention of the Armenian alphabet in 406 A.D. It was a turning point that offered a new character to Armenian civilization. Before the fifth century, […]
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The significance of the Holy Cross
In the Armenian Apostolic Church there are a few feasts dedicated to the Holy Cross. One of them is “Discovering the Cross” (Kyud Khatch) dedicated to the discovery of the cross of Jesus Christ in […]
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Detour Ahead!
The summer season, among other things, is a period of road work on highways and byways. Although road repair is necessary, it causes some inconvenience to travelers. One traffic sign that many drivers do not […]
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Work is a blessing
Labor Day in the United States is a legal holiday, which falls on the first Monday in September and is dedicated to the working class. Human beings have always had to work. Even Adam and […]
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When we criticize others
Sometimes we criticize others, and sometimes others criticize us. Sometimes criticisms are constructive, and sometimes they are destructive. Usually, we do not like to be criticized. It can hurt, but it especially hurts when criticism […]