The King of the universe born in a cattle stall? That's a hard sell. Do we trust that such a strong and sure salvation, and the good and abundant life, can come out of such humble circumstances?

Saul and David were kings of Israel, but they both failed to rule perfectly. Only the Shepherd-King, come in the flesh, earned the right to rule forever. Here is the final installment of our 4-part Sunday Advent series.

What can we learn about the character of the Great King in Isaiah 9 to help us remember what Christmas is all about?

In Matthew 2 we read about pagan religious leaders who came to worship the Christ child. What is the significance of the three gifts the Magi presented to Jesus?

Here are 10 notable versions of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," discussed (as Mr. Scrooge might have it) in terms of assets and liabilities—and rated out of 5 British shillings.

The second chapter of Matthew showcases three groups of people and how the birth of Jesus revealed their hearts, also teaching us today how Jesus’ life should affect ours.

Here is a short, heartwarming Christmas story to read to your children about how Jesus left his heavenly home and came into our sin-filled world because of his love for us.

One Christian tradition says there were three wise men; another says there were twelve of them. Here are some interesting facts we know today about the wise men who sought out the promised Messiah.

While traditions change over the ages, they remain a way for us to observe special times, to be intentional in reflecting on the meaning of our faith. Here are eight ideas for ways to celebrate Christmas this year.