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Little Bella wanted to send a note to her MawMaw in heaven, what she never expected, was that she would be answered! This loving gesture will remind you that miracles do happen!

Santa's sack is usually known to be filled with toys for the good girls and boys. But this time, Santa has a surprise that'll bring tears to your eyes. This is awesome!

From all of us at Concordia Publishing House, we wish you a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

There was only one present these two little boys wanted more than anything--to have their daddy home for Christmas. He was serving in Afghanistan and not due back for months. . .could Santa pull some strings in time for Christmas? ;)

The Daily Pulse (Saturday, December 21, 2013): These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV)

Thomas was addicted to heroin struggling to turn his life around. He finally took an idea from his girlfriend and prayed to a God he didn't believe in. And the next day he ran into the Secret Santa who made him realize God heard his prayers. You need to hear this story!

April's thoughtful boyfriend planned the ultimate surprise and caught the whole thing in an amazing way! This fun, fun, FUN music video tells the whole story of their relationship. But the best part is the awesome surprise ending that'll have you crying right along with her!

Who hasn't had those times where we felt like a square peg in the round hole of life? This awesome ad reminds us that God has a wonderful purpose for all of us, and if we trust him, he will find a way to use our gifts.

Having children. There's absolutely nothing like it, and the many feelings that go along with it simply cannot be explained. . .but this heart-warming ad comes close. :)

Can we encourage you to do something a little different this Christmas?

Watch to find out what we did to bless several unsuspecting people in the lead up to Christmas 2013. We reckon you can surprise the people around you too! Comment below and share with us what you got up to - we'd love to encourage everyone together to make the world a little brighter for those we meet.

Painting a portrait of Santa. A great Christmas video!

A very dramatic reading of the Scriptures concerning the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ! Accompanied by the sounds of Christmas, and concluded with some classic Christmas carols! Merry Christmas!

My husband and I made this video to remind all of us that creative expression is an important part of our spiritual journey.

Facing a Christmas alone, a woman reached out via Craig's list to find others with whom to share the special day. But what she found was MUCH more!

Naval Officer Josh Adams had not been home for Christmas in 3 years. . .and then THIS happened!

My son (Nate Young) was up at bat after nearly getting hit with a pitch gets a nice base hit. Well after the whistle you hear a mysterious whisper which sounds like a little girl. There was no kids at all there at the game and I was all alone behind the back stop. We did not discover the whisper until we got home that evening and watched his hit. It sent chills up all our necks! What do think it says?

A military family thought they were attending a concert for Christian recording artist TobyMac, but what they got was so much more! This is one emotional surprise reunion you won't want to miss.

An illustration of the hope we have in Jesus, the true gift of Christmas, told with light, sand, and an artist’s hand.

All children deserve holiday magic, but for those battling illness, sometimes that's a hard wish to fill. Watch the joy on these kids' faces when they were treated to a Christmas miracle outside their hospital rooms. . .SNOW! https://www.youtube.com/user/childrenshospitals

Emilie was just 6 years old when she lost her life in the Sandy Hook tragedy. One year later, her mom shares what the tragedy has taught her. Be inspired by how this family and community are rising above this tragedy to carry out Emilie's wishes.