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Many people do. Many people find this particular holiday season to be full of heartache, or a nameless void. They can feel a myriad of unwelcome emotions that threaten to overwhelm and sink them into a black hole. Sadness, depression, loneliness, anxiety, or just the very fear of any of those.

Last week we began to explore a common type of resurrection theory by looking at the offering of the atheist, David Mirsch.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 DEAR ABBY: When my son got married in 2003, we had many good times with him and his wife. Things have changed now that we have cellphones. It’s nearly impossible to have a relationship with her because when they come to our home, she’s always on her phone!

DEAR ABBY: For the third time in my life, I am being shunned by long-term friends. Over the years, I have expended a great deal of time and effort to stay in touch with them. Back when we lived in the same places, we were very close. Ultimately, I moved away but always stayed in touch.

DEAR ABBY: I was with my ex-fiance for 13 years. Not long after he broke up with me, I found myself going to meet him at a hotel. We have been seeing each other regularly, once a week at least. We go out and enjoy our time together like we are dating.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024 DEAR ABBY: “Looking Out for Mom in Chicago” (Aug. 16) was concerned that 69-year-old Mom wasn’t getting out and socializing now that she has moved closer to them, and worried they’ll be her only support as she ages. They also said she’s always been shy.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024 DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married less than a year, and I’m pregnant with my first child. Our baby was planned, and we were thrilled. Something changed with my husband once I hit the second trimester.

The story begins . . . The Christmas story starts in Luke 1:5-7. There is a godly old priestly couple named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. Zachariah served as one of the 24 priests who took turns in the temple, burning incense and offering prayers on behalf of the people.

We began last week by setting the foundation for our historical study of the resurrection of Jesus using Michael Licona’s “minimal facts” approach. When we look at the historical resurrection event, the agreed-upon bedrock facts pertaining to the fate of Jesus are these: 1.

PROPHET HAGGAI’S EPISTLE ‘Twas the time of King Darius’ reign That angry God looked down to stir the souls (Suffering diversely--cluelessly vain) Of Zerubbabel’s masses, young and old His temple profane--void of sacrifice, In ruins!