Christmas and Advent Archives

Blessing others can be a joy and God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). But ultimately, we want others to know that they can have peace,...

There is no doubt that she had to have been full of fear, yet she did not say "no." God does not always call us to easy paths or journeys, but He...

Jesus is the fulfillment of Scripture, and the whole message of Christmas is wrapped up in Him, God’s greatest gift.

Grandkids everywhere will likely be pleasantly surprised to find that their grandmother or grandfather has had some amazing life experiences that...

Peace, love, and joy don’t come with price tags. Grace and mercy never require dusting or cleaning out. Make room on your wish list this season for...

How can we, as believers, maintain our focus on the substance and sacredness of Christ and His Advent? With intentional and specific (yet simple)...

During the Christmas season, many of us enjoy making crafts to fill our homes or to give to friends and family. If you want to make a few Christmas...

This sequel, set in 1973, thirty-three years after the original, will not disappoint fans of the original classic. With brilliant storytelling and...

Since Christmas is about Jesus, and believers historically meet on Sundays in remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection, then Christmas Sunday is a...

My single years held many Christmases like that one—sweet joys in the midst of silent anguish, bitterness tangled up in beauty.

Mary, and the unborn Son of God, brought God’s grace and confirmation to both of them. The grace and confirmation it brought caused the Holy Spirit...

Perhaps there is no other time of the year that people are more open to hearing the name of Jesus, which provides Christians the opportunity to...

Being in a body is a lot of work! The struggle to use self-control and develop healthy life rhythms never ends. It's not without sacrifice or...

Our holiday how-to is found in the pages of Scripture, which connect Jesus to the entirety of the Bible, not just the New Testament. We can learn...

There’s something magical about waking up to see the living room transformed overnight. One way to do this is to “wrap” the entrance where the...