“Do not fear” has too often been translated into the American ideology of “happily ever after.” But in context, it was spoken ...

2. Simplify your Surroundings. Take a tip from monastic traditions and declutter your space. Let the simplicity around you ...

God loves it when we go out of our way to make time for him in prayer, especially when we feel completely drained or when we ...

Ellen O'Brian hadn't bought a candy-filled advent calendar in years, but when she saw the festive cardboard box with little ...

The dream has more combinations than I can count, but the issue is always the same: Something terribly important is nigh, for ...

Singer Gwen Stefani has encouraged Christians to join her for a prayer challenge this Christmas, stressing that the holiday ...

Advent symbolizes the church’s present situation in these “last days,” according to scripture, as God’s people wait for the ...

The purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and goods works undertaken during this time. The ...

The second week of Advent While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart ...

Candy filled Advent calendars are fun, but a traditional Advent practice before and after Christmas can deepen the experience ...

DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers ...