Christmas and Advent Archives

Advent is latin for “coming.” It’s a season of preparation, where we are reminded of the first coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, and encouraged...

Because “he himself is our peace” (Ephesians 2:14), the Son given to us, Jesus, has made peace possible with God and with those around us. Yet we...

I think we would all agree that God’s gift of salvation is the best gift ever given in history. Christmas is the time of year to have a party and...

Looking for ways to make Christmas Christ-centered? Incorporate traditions help your family focus on Jesus.

Presents that made us smile have become lost, broken, used up, or set aside in the busyness of our days. So few of our Christmas gifts can offer...

While I could focus solely on myself this Christmas, I find it more rewarding to help spread the merriment to those around me, including to my...

To avoid the last minute hustle it is good to think ahead. But you can't plan well without the right questions.

The holidays are coming. In fact, they arrive earlier each year. But not everyone is full of the holiday spirit. There are some whose hearts are...

61% of women describe the Christmas season as the most stressful time of the year.

We didn’t know what else to do but pray, “Lord, You know what has happened. Please, we need a miracle. Show us what to do.”

Beyond family and friends, other meaningful people in your life appreciate your heartfelt cheer.

We’ve always tried to be minimalists when it comes to Christmas, but in the end, we buy more than intended. So, I decided that this year was going...

In a rhythm beyond our orchestration, the Christmas season returns...as an invitation to renew my perspective. To see if this Christmas, I can...

Music is the perfect antidote to the busyness of the season. It also keeps the reason for the season in focus, our savior Jesus Christ. Here is a...

Traditional Nativity scenes typically include camels, lambs, a bed made of hay for Baby Jesus, but how do Christmas trees come into the picture?...