Christmas has always signaled hope for humanity, even in the darkest days. Christmas reminds us that God is with us and loves each person enough to enter our messy, broken world and guide us safely ...

In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...

What makes Christmas so compelling? It is the time when many celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth and some Christian traditions require December 25th as a time of observance. The actual date of ...

Sharing scripture is one of the best ways to spread Christmas cheer. Inspire friends and family with these powerful Christmas bible verses.

As Christmas approaches each year, a familiar carol finds its way playing through the speakers of my car on repeat. “O come, O come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lowly exile here ...

Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From ...

Celebrating Christmas is something we Southerners look forward to all year long, but before old Saint Nick can glide down the chimney, sparking lights need to be hung, holiday parties need to be ...

The Christmas season is always full of feelings. But now, there’s a growing awareness that not all of these feelings are good. For those who aren’t feeling joyful and triumphant this time of year, an ...

Merry Christmas! Today, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. There are various options for readings to proclaim at Christmas Masses, each highlighting aspects of Jesus’ incarnation and birth. At ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Dr. James Dobson relates a story of an elderly woman named Stella Thornhope who was struggling with her first Christmas ...