Christmas and Advent Archives

Today I poured over the new titles at the local Christian bookstore. The usual suspects dominated most of the shelf space. One of the most...

No doctrine of the Christian faith rests upon knowing the exact day and year of Christ’s birth.

The Real Saint Nick was a generous soul who gave much more than toys.

"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them" (Isaiah 9:2). Those words...

Alas, there are two symbols positioned side-by-side in Pittsburgh, perhaps providentially. They represent two visions.

While the quaint, historical aspects of the "little town of Bethlehem" enchant tourists each year, the struggle of its occupants is an ongoing...

You can’t understand Christmas if you ignore human suffering.

How can we make Christmas new when we've celebrated this holiday so many times? We begin by being fully present.

His only role, it seems, is an usher—to get Mary to the stable in Bethlehem. But there’s much more to Joseph

I have heard that the opening lines of the "Hallelujah" chorus are the most recognizable piece of music the world over.

The second holiday album in the Wow compilation series offers exactly what it promises: a little bit of something for everyone.

I have been moping and sulking as I think about Christmas...

Ah, carolers. They used to be such a big part of Christmas.

Our first major marital disagreement arrived wrapped in Christmas paper and glitter.

I often encounter people who say God is judging America because of this sin or that sin. I always tell them I don’t know if that is true. But I do...