In a world that sometimes feels as if it’s coming apart at the seams, hopelessness sometimes settles upon us like a shroud. Thank heavens for Christmas, which seems to restore hope even in souls ...

It’s a common theme in churches this time of year that we shouldn’t forget the Christ in Christmas by getting too wrapped up in the secular commercialism of the holiday. I couldn’t agree more. While ...

I love the Christmas holiday season, and thanks to all the retailers and carol-blaring radio stations kicking into high gear weeks before Thanksgiving, the season is longer than ever. But what I ...

It is the Christmas season! Entire streets sparkle with multi-colored lights. Christmas music echoes in the malls. Traditional performances inspire us: "The Messiah," "The Nutcracker," "A Christmas ...

Every year, Christians face the distractions of the busy Christmas season. As Joseph Pronechen wrote recently, we risk being swept up in “secular busyness ... [t]he hustle and bustle of shopping for ...

We don't do much in the way of Christmas pageantry around our house, but we have modest traditions. We string lights around the rooms, hang a few ornaments, and bring out the Spode Christmas Tree ...

A PGA professional’s musings on three decades in golf, an unexpected career shift into writing and the relationships and lessons that matter most when you’re 50 years into life. Christmas Eve prompts ...