CHICAGO, IL (December 29, 2011) – Editor’s note: Many Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Following is a sample of those submissions – their inclusion does not represent an endorsement of any views expressed.

By Stan Friedman

The Christmas Effect: How Hanukkah Became a Big Holiday – Hannukah is a minor holiday in Israel, but not here.

Christianity Today’s Top 10 Religion Stories for 2011 – How does this list compare with your own top 10 choices?

Tarzan Co-star Cheetah Dies at Palm Harbor Sanctuary – He had a preference for “non-denominational Christian music.”

On Redundancies: Social Justice and Personal Salvation – Why modify the words justice with social and salvation with personal?

Preaching When Parched – In an interview, Gardner Taylor – who has been called “dean of the nation’s black preachers” – shares how he preached authentically even when he felt far from God.

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