With so many economic uncertainties, many Americans are anxious about finances going into the New Year. But some relief may be in store. CBS news offers some tips to get your financial house in order as 2026 looms. (Photo: Pexels)

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With so many economic uncertainties, many Americans are anxious about finances going into the New Year. But some relief may be in store. CBS news offers some tips to get your financial house in order as 2026 looms. (Photo: Pexels)


RCL reflection, First Sunday after Christmas, Year A. Dec. 28, 2025. All is not calm and bright for our Holy Family, fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod. Fear and conflict certainly reflects the broken world Jesus came to save. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Creative Commons)


Sure, you can always join a gym, but many people enjoy the privacy, convenience and economy of home workouts. How to start? AFTER you have consulted with your doctor, check out these ideas from NerdFitness. (Photo: PublicDomainPictures)


December 31 is just days away, and that just means it’s time to give some last-minute encouragement to donors before 2025 ends – and with it the deadline for tax-deductible donations. Donorperfect.com explains. (Image: Creative Commons)


For most people, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” just is a fun holiday classic, but the days the song refers to comprise the traditional festive season of Christmastide celebrated AFTER December 25. The Christian History Institute explains. (Photo: PublicDomainPictures)


RCL reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A. December 21, 2025. In the midst of our culture’s commercial Christmas frenzy, Advent 4 beckons us to open ourselves to God’s comforting presence. God is with us. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)


Amid all kinds of holiday excess our culture promotes, environmentally conscious Christians can do their best to minimize their impact, whether in buying, decorating or even cooking. Friends of the Earth UK offers some suggestions. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Especially in the holidays, when we tend to spend more, credit card debt can be a problem. But some smart strategies, you can manage credit card debt and keep it under control. Moneylion has 15 suggestions. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Many “fallen away” Christians come back for Christmas services. They may enter your church doors, some for the first time. It’s a great opportunity to welcome them and make them feel at home. The United Methodist Church explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)


RCL reflection, Third Sunday in Advent, Year A. Dec. 14, 2025. Is it me, or does this winter seem bleaker than usual? World problems fill us with fear, frustration and anger. And we really need the dose of joy Gaudette Sunday provides. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
