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Once upon a time there was a novel tradition in Christmas cards. People would buy a box of cards to send to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and general acquaintances. The cards had a typical layout which began with an image on the front. The image may have been a Bible scene including a manger, or perhaps angels heralding the birth of our Savior, or the more materialistic ones had images of a snowy winter wonderland, Santa and elves. Inside the cards were printed a verse from the Bible and usually a warm wish for the Holiday. Each year, a few...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Saying gun owners don’t need a government permission slip to protect their God-given rights, Florida’s House speaker proposed legislation Monday to eliminate concealed weapons permits, a move Democrats argue would make a state with a history of horrific mass shootings less safe. Republican leaders, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have expressed support for the idea, so the bill should not have a problem passing in a legislature with a GOP a super-majority.

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After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was...