Rethinking Advent

Advent won't be what we expect this year. It could be even better. [Click title to read more.]

The Good Practice

This summer, consider: what sort of believer do you want to be? [Click title to read more.]

Fortunately, Christmas doesn't have to feel special to be rich with meaning. [Click title to read more.]

Surrender a "have to" for Christmas this year. [Click title to read more.]

The traditional carols hide some lovely surprises and images. [Click title to read more.]

A Christmas prayer as we settle into the holidays. [Click title to read more.]

When the holidays arrive, our spiritual walk slows to a crawl. Here's how to avoid it. [Click title to read more.]

We ask a lot of Christmas. But we shouldn't. Everything that matters has already been taken care of. [Click title to read more.]

It's okay to spend Christmas Eve somewhere other than your home church, if you feel led. [Click title to read more.]

Some (1oo% free) gifts for a happier and more Christ-focused holiday. [Click title to read more.]