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'Tis the season for us to take a closer look at the first few chapters of Luke, marveling at the faith of Jesus' earthly mother. Mary is an...

It was a census, decreed by Caesar Augusts, that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. This was foretold in the Old Testament,...

Mary, Jesus' mother, is an almost larger-than life figure. But in reality, she faced many of the same doubts, fears and uncertainties as we do...

They top our trees, adorn our yards, and may even stand proudly in your local department store. But the Bible has a lot to say about angels, and...

Peace on earth is a message our world needs to hear, but it needs to hear the complete message: peace on earth through the Prince of Peace, Jesus...

I asked overly self-conscious Orange County men and women to stand in the middle of a church service if they had never heard the words “I love you”...

For every believer, the dramatic overture in which Handel expressed the truth of God’s Word is echoed in the heart of every believer who, because...

Whether your home is adorned with decorations and you’ve got Christmas carols playing all day long, or you’re still struggling to get into the...

You've probably heard it on the radio, and probably by quite a few different singers. You've also probably heard some of the criticism of the song...

Among the thousands (millions?) of Christmas songs in the world, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is rather lesser-known. But the song, penned...

Why did Jesus create the church, and what is its function? More specifically, what should your local church be doing if it is going to fulfill its...

A pastor’s Christmas Eve message will have a flavor all its own. Because of the relaxed nature of the evening, the sermon is often directed toward...

Prayer is essential to the Christian life, but it can be difficult to build up a healthy prayer life. You may be feeling unprepared, insecure or...

We're all busy this time of year it seems, and the closer we get to the 25th, the busier things get. But our whole reason for celebrating is the...

How do some people manage to not be looking for it, but unexpectedly fall in love? The first clue is not what they did, but what they avoided...