Despite everything, Christmas endures. But don’t take this tradition for granted. Christians must live it out
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Tim Stanley2021-11-26T08:26:00
The Christmas message of hope is more relevant today than ever, and the Church should not be afraid of proclaiming it, says Tim Stanley
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