Christmas and Advent Archives

Here are some simple ideas to think about adding to your holiday season to make it more meaningful for you and for your family.

Suppose we could strip away all the layers of non-biblical or pagan influence upon the celebration of Christ's birth. What would we have left?

What are stepmoms and stepdads to do when their new stepchildren are being ambushed by other family members?

It feels like summer is barely over, but gift-giving season will be here before you know it.

This time of year is not just a battle for us to live as singles, but there is much more intense war going on around us.

There’s a new devotional out about one of the best movies of all time. That’s right, a devotional about a movie.

It doesn't require a huge wad of cash to make a big impression on your spouse this Christmas. It just takes a little thought.

Join us this Christmas for a inspiring walk through Luke 2 as we remember the birth of Jesus. "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to...

I grew up hearing “Mele Kalikimaka” as the Hawaiian way to say Merry Christmas. So what does that have to do with my spouse?

However you choose to celebrate Christmas this year, put Christ at the center. The magi’s gifts honored the King. Yours can, too.

Are you already stressed out about Christmas? You are not alone! But I've got some ideas for you.

An intriguing editorial in TIME magazine noted how "A Christmas Story" had become the quintessential American film for Christmas, replacing "It’s a...

As someone who travels often I thought others might benefit from a few “road warrior” tips. Here are several of my favorites.

The weeks leading up to Christmas day are properly called Advent in Western Christianity, from the Latin word adventus, meaning "coming."

Unbelief turns off the color and turns down the sound of life as it was meant to be lived. But, faith in Christ turns on the sound, lights up the...