It’s Freedom Friday! If you’re weary in the war against sin and evil, Samwise from Lord of the Rings has a message for you. Then Mary and Joseph weren’t actually turned away from every home in Bethlehem; they were welcomed by family! Next the three words that became so precious to Perry after his dark night of the soul in 1996—words that come from an ancient story. Then, how a great song is created; out of the dark night of the soul: The story behind O Little Town of Bethlehem.

Next, Perry admits he’d probably still be chained by depression and shame if he hadn’t learned the difference between faith and feelings. Then, the Lord gets giddy when he sees a person who says, “I can’t do this, but God can,” like Mary, the mother of Jesus. Next on Christmas morning of 1996 Perry was hit with the most terrifying thought of his life—and he wants to pass on what God taught him. Finally, Marina Hofman shares how God has used women throughout history up to the present to pave the way for mighty moves of God. Please share!

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