Christmas and Advent

The most powerful gift you can give your grandchildren this Christmas isn’t under the tree—it’s prayer. Here are 10 heartfelt ways to cover them in God’s care this season.

The holidays are approaching. With that comes the inevitable desire to want to give gifts to children, family, and friends. Yes, we realize that Christmas doesn't have to be all about presents, but let's be honest, it really is a wonderful part of the season. Gifts bring joy to the faces of children, sentimental delight to the elderly, and the warmth of knowing you were thought of.

Although being single can serve as a reminder for many that we are in a posture of waiting, Advent likewise offers us lessons about how to wait well as we embrace the true meaning of Christmas. There is no reason why singles cannot fully enjoy the season and discover authentic contentment in the process.

A guide to building lasting holiday traditions into married life.

In a world full of commercialism, especially around Christmastime, we need Hebrews 4:12. “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Though we might not all be the best at memorizing Scripture, human nature often lends the success of our memory to song. As children, we learn our ABC’s by singing them!

Whatever the issue, resist arguing your point and articulate your "why." Communicate your perspective with calmness and grace, giving your spouse every chance to see your side of things and hopefully come to agreement.

Prayerfully celebrate Christmas with hope, joy, and the promise of Christ’s return.

Celebrate the season with hope and kindness—here are 12 days of Christmas prayers to bring peace and joy into your home and heart this year.

With difficult family members, we may need God's help along the way. Here are six prayers to pray when family causes anxiety during the holidays.

Facing Christmas without a loved one is never easy—here are 6 prayers of comfort to help you find peace and joy while honoring their memory this season.

Even the most stressful job can become a place of peace when we bring Christlike joy into it. Here are practical ways you can quietly shine this Christmas—whether you're in a cubicle, behind a register, or working from home.

Feeling pressure as a single Christian during the holidays? These 10 Christ-centered reminders will help you protect your peace, refocus your heart, and walk with joy through the season.

As wives, we want to show our husbands they are loved. Our gifts are a chance to let them know they are appreciated and seen. Consequently, we women can feel a bit of pressure when shopping for our husbands. We are often also bearing the load of shopping for everyone else in our homes, too! All the planning, budgeting, buying, and more add a layer of stress to this time of year for most married women.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but often it’s a struggle for single parents. Disappointment seems to resurface.

I once played Linus in a first-grade performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But while working so diligently to learn those lines, there is one important thing I didn't notice then, and didn't notice until now.