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Faith, Family & Celebration

Faith and family centered articles, including devotionals for every holiday.

News Spotlights This Week

Seasonal

Seasonal
Dec 6, 2023 · 6 min read

The Story of Saint Nick and the Origin of Santa Claus

Children today are fascinated by Santa Claus, with millions of kids anxiously awaiting ...

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candace cameron bure natasha bure family Seasonal
Dec 1, 2023 · 3 min read

‘A Privilege and Honor’: Candace Cameron Bure Shares Her Experience Working With Her Daughter On Set

Natasha Bure has known that she wanted to be an actress since she was a young teen. And ...

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jesse hutch in B&B Merry Seasonal
Nov 27, 2023 · 4 min read

‘God Put Conviction on My Heart’: How Jesse Hutch’s Faith Has Guided His Acting Career

Jesse Hutch has been in the entertainment business for more than 20 years and a longtime ...

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candace cameron bure bill abbott service members Seasonal
Nov 21, 2023 · 3 min read

Candace Cameron Bure Hosts Special Screening of New Christmas Movie Honoring Service Members

Candace Cameron Bure, the unofficial Queen of Christmas, has always loved making spirits ...

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for king and country unsung hero movie first look Seasonal
Nov 20, 2023 · 3 min read

First Look: Luke and Joel Smallbone to Share Family’s ‘Remarkable True Story’ in Upcoming Film

The multitalented Smallbone brothers seem to be everywhere these days. Not only are they ...

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journey to bethlehem joseph mary and jesus Seasonal
Nov 10, 2023 · 3 min read

‘Full of Joy, Hope and Truth’: Christian Critics Praise New ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Film

“Journey to Bethlehem,” the highly anticipated musical adaptation of one of the greatest ...

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candace cameron bure christmas Entertainment
Nov 1, 2023 · 2 min read

Candace Cameron Bure Kicks Off Christmas Season at Great American Pure Flix

it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Today is officially the first day of Christmas ...

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jen lilley christmas con christmas is not canceled Seasonal
Oct 27, 2023 · 4 min read

Jen Lilley’s Christmas Is Not Canceled Provides ‘Peace’ and ‘Joy’ This Christmas Season

It can be hard, sometimes, to look at the state of the world and not feel helpless. But ...

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birthright outlaw lucas black as reverend jeremiah jacobs Entertainment
Oct 19, 2023 · 4 min read

Lucas Black Shares 3 Lessons from ‘Birthright Outlaw’ on Fatherhood, Family Life & God

The Original film, “Birthright Outlaw,” is back streaming on Pure Flix, delighting fans ...

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dennis quaid music video screengrab Seasonal
Oct 16, 2023 · 3 min read

‘Struck by the Words of Jesus’: How Reading the Bible Helped Dennis Quaid Rediscover His Faith

Dennis Quaid has spent nearly 50 years in the public eye, having starred in multiple ...

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bethany hamilton and husband hawaii scenary Seasonal
Oct 13, 2023 · 3 min read

‘You Too Can Overcome’: Bethany Hamilton Reflects on 20th Anniversary of Shark Attack

Twenty years ago, Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack while surfing off the ...

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mark wahlberg and family reflect on move to nevada Seasonal
Oct 5, 2023 · 4 min read

UPDATE: Mark Wahlberg Celebrates Family ‘Thriving’ After Leaving Hollywood One Year Ago

It’s been almost a year since Mark Wahlberg moved his family out of Hollywood to Nevada ...

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trevor donovan jessica lowndes leaning on fence a harvest homecoming Seasonal
Sep 29, 2023 · 3 min read

Trevor Donovan & Jessica Lowndes Reunite in Upcoming Great American Original Film

We’re just a few days into Autumn, and depending on where you live, you might still be ...

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couple having a picnic surrounded by fall leaves a harvest homecoming original movie Seasonal
Sep 26, 2023 · 6 min read

Wholesome Fall Activities Your Kids & the Whole Family Will Love

The weather is FINALLY cooler ... and we're not sure about you but we've already seen the ...

Read Story →

News Spotlights This Week

Seasonal

Seasonal
Dec 6, 2023 · 6 min read

The Story of Saint Nick and the Origin of Santa Claus

Children today are fascinated by Santa Claus, with millions of kids anxiously awaiting ...

Read Story →
candace cameron bure natasha bure family Seasonal
Dec 1, 2023 · 3 min read

‘A Privilege and Honor’: Candace Cameron Bure Shares Her Experience Working With Her Daughter On Set

Natasha Bure has known that she wanted to be an actress since she was a young teen. And ...

Read Story →
jesse hutch in B&B Merry Seasonal
Nov 27, 2023 · 4 min read

‘God Put Conviction on My Heart’: How Jesse Hutch’s Faith Has Guided His Acting Career

Jesse Hutch has been in the entertainment business for more than 20 years and a longtime ...

Read Story →
candace cameron bure bill abbott service members Seasonal
Nov 21, 2023 · 3 min read

Candace Cameron Bure Hosts Special Screening of New Christmas Movie Honoring Service Members

Candace Cameron Bure, the unofficial Queen of Christmas, has always loved making spirits ...

Read Story →
for king and country unsung hero movie first look Seasonal
Nov 20, 2023 · 3 min read

First Look: Luke and Joel Smallbone to Share Family’s ‘Remarkable True Story’ in Upcoming Film

The multitalented Smallbone brothers seem to be everywhere these days. Not only are they ...

Read Story →
journey to bethlehem joseph mary and jesus Seasonal
Nov 10, 2023 · 3 min read

‘Full of Joy, Hope and Truth’: Christian Critics Praise New ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Film

“Journey to Bethlehem,” the highly anticipated musical adaptation of one of the greatest ...

Read Story →
candace cameron bure christmas Entertainment
Nov 1, 2023 · 2 min read

Candace Cameron Bure Kicks Off Christmas Season at Great American Pure Flix

it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Today is officially the first day of Christmas ...

Read Story →
jen lilley christmas con christmas is not canceled Seasonal
Oct 27, 2023 · 4 min read

Jen Lilley’s Christmas Is Not Canceled Provides ‘Peace’ and ‘Joy’ This Christmas Season

It can be hard, sometimes, to look at the state of the world and not feel helpless. But ...

Read Story →
birthright outlaw lucas black as reverend jeremiah jacobs Entertainment
Oct 19, 2023 · 4 min read

Lucas Black Shares 3 Lessons from ‘Birthright Outlaw’ on Fatherhood, Family Life & God

The Original film, “Birthright Outlaw,” is back streaming on Pure Flix, delighting fans ...

Read Story →
dennis quaid music video screengrab Seasonal
Oct 16, 2023 · 3 min read

‘Struck by the Words of Jesus’: How Reading the Bible Helped Dennis Quaid Rediscover His Faith

Dennis Quaid has spent nearly 50 years in the public eye, having starred in multiple ...

Read Story →
bethany hamilton and husband hawaii scenary Seasonal
Oct 13, 2023 · 3 min read

‘You Too Can Overcome’: Bethany Hamilton Reflects on 20th Anniversary of Shark Attack

Twenty years ago, Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack while surfing off the ...

Read Story →
mark wahlberg and family reflect on move to nevada Seasonal
Oct 5, 2023 · 4 min read

UPDATE: Mark Wahlberg Celebrates Family ‘Thriving’ After Leaving Hollywood One Year Ago

It’s been almost a year since Mark Wahlberg moved his family out of Hollywood to Nevada ...

Read Story →
trevor donovan jessica lowndes leaning on fence a harvest homecoming Seasonal
Sep 29, 2023 · 3 min read

Trevor Donovan & Jessica Lowndes Reunite in Upcoming Great American Original Film

We’re just a few days into Autumn, and depending on where you live, you might still be ...

Read Story →
couple having a picnic surrounded by fall leaves a harvest homecoming original movie Seasonal
Sep 26, 2023 · 6 min read

Wholesome Fall Activities Your Kids & the Whole Family Will Love

The weather is FINALLY cooler ... and we're not sure about you but we've already seen the ...

Read Story →