Christmas

We’re All ‘Innkeepers’ Deciding If There’s Room for Jesus

We string our lights, trim our trees, talk about the holiday, hear recorded songs mentioning the birth of Jesus… But how many people actually take time for him? While we run around the malls and buy things for everyone we know, we can forget to make room in our schedules for him.

Give the Gift of Jesus This Christmas

People need Jesus now more than ever, and they need the hope that only the gospel can give them.

Does Your Gift-Giving Include Jesus?

I know that you are bombarded with requests to give to a number of causes over the holiday season. Many might be worthy, but most will not represent truly giving to Christ.

The Mystery of God Becoming a Man

How the wonder of the incarnation gives us encouragement and strength

What Did Satan Think of the First Christmas?

God is constantly handing the devil defeat after defeat. We see it in life, we observe it in the world about us, and we can see it demonstrated in Scripture time and again.

Christmas Reminds Us of Our Deepest Longings

The Christmas story teaches us that God understands our own stories. During this season, we celebrate the coming of our Savior and King.

Don’t Try to Reinvent the Wheel this Christmas

Christmas can be one of your church’s best momentum-building times of the year.

Mary Had a Voice

As we enter the holiday season and once again take the opportunity to contemplate the coming of Christ, may I encourage you to listen to the spoken words of Mary recorded in the Bible.

3 Ways to Create a Welcoming Environment for Visitors

How do you welcome people who feel like outsiders?

Rediscovering the Living Hope of Advent

What does it mean to be born to a living hope?

How to Make This Your Best Christmas Season Ever

7 ways to slow down and appreciate the Advent season