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The birth of Jesus is not a snow-white rags-to-riches story; it is a blood-red riches-to-rags story.

As our kids face doubts, temptation, and fear, God knows we feel inadequate to help. How can we give thanks when we’re frustrated and...

Was Jesus really born in December? Or was it June, September or November? Here's what scholars say about the possibilities.

Dear Roger, Don’t get me wrong, nothing is inherently wrong or evil with any kind of cell phone or social media use. The problem is when they...

Those who work with middle- and high-schoolers are some of the greatest unsung heroes around. Here are 7 ways to practically acknowledge youth...

What beautiful encouragement the Bible gives believers at any age: that well into their advanced years, these 12 legendary Bible characters...

Our position as the “grands” of our family gives us purpose and delight. With life’s long-range view, we see four ways childhood is a uniquely...

When you finally decide to get out of debt, it’s easy to be intimidated by the huge goal you’ve presented for yourself.

As women, it is so easy to get our value through our relationships with men. As good as their attention might feel in the moment, nothing can...

Christmas was the same routine for years until I came to understand what the season of Advent was for. When I realized that all I tried to...

Just as the Samaritan woman did not fully understand who Jesus was at first, we also need Jesus to open our eyes to the reality of who He is. It is...

Although we feel our own positivity might not make a difference, one small act of kindness can spark a change more significant than we could ever...

Across America, if you look closely, whether in urban centers or rural settings, you’ll find a neighborhood church on nearly every major...

While Thanksgiving Day is special, for the Christian it is only a starting point. Thanksliving is so much grander.

Christians have a lot to say about gender identity, but very few actually know how to respond — especially when it gets personal. So what's the...