Christmas and Advent Archives

The thought of a COVID-Christmas can be disheartening. Nevertheless, be of good cheer fellow grandmothers and grandfathers: There are still many...

Most people have seen one or more versions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Hands down, it is among my favorite Christmas tales: the story of...

Perhaps the greatest present you can give others and yourself is to simply be fully present.

If the grandparents can have a positive attitude, grandchildren will follow along and consider 2020 Christmas a fun adventure. Here are 9 creative...

Biblical scholars say there are approximately 2,500 prophecies are in the Bible—with about 2,000 of them already fulfilled. But only a few hundred...

The Bible tells us that Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem, which is just south of Jerusalem. It's a fact that most Christians and many...

Your goal is not to help your ungodly family change their behavior. Your purpose is to be God’s vessel, to deliver the message of true hope and...

Adults become stressed and overwhelmed leading into Christmas--it makes for a lot of hustle and bustle and fewer moments enjoying your family....

For Paul, giving thanks was an action, not a feeling. Sometimes we think we must feel good to give thanks, and often we are good at giving thanks...

Our hope is not in open-mindedness or a new way of thinking. And our hope is not in a forthcoming vaccine. Our hope lies in what only Christ and...

Herod the Great may have created some impressive building projects, but his “great” title often pales when we analyze his rule. The true King of...

Look deeper beyond just the familiar story of Christmas and see that these verses are practically relevant for us even thousands of years later.

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth." The images in this story evoke a sense of wonder and awe in so many hearts. In...

Epiphany is a time of revelation. Jesus revealed himself to the Israelites and the Gentiles as represented by the Wise Men. God doesn’t play...

Shepherds play an important role in the Kingdom of God, and today we too can adopt the heart of a shepherd!