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Jesus' final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and reread these stories, finding new meanings and new challenges.

In Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. 

Everyone loves Christmas and the holiday season. We reunite scattered family members, watch the wonder in a child’s eyes, and feel the joy of giving gifts. The rituals of the holiday season give a rhythm to the years and create a foundation for our lives, as we gather with family, with our communities at church, at school, and even at the mall, to share the special spirit of the season, brightening those long winter days.

From one of the most beloved spiritual writers alive today, a powerful, timeless book of meditations for the Lenten season What if Lent were not primarily about self-improvement, but about real transformation through encountering God? In Wondrous Encounters, Richard Rohr invites readers into a...

During Lent, we often reflect on our limits—from dust we are, and to dust we will return. We remember that we will never be able to do everything we want to do, even and especially when what we want to do is love our neighbor well. In this daily devotional, Disability rights activist Tatum Tricarico helps us turn the tables on Lent. Rather than a time of feeling condemned or guilty beyond help, Lent is when we can take a breath and finally say what we have been trying to hide all year: I am human. I can’t do it all. And still, I am beloved by God.

As a travel blogger, I’m always on the hunt for hidden gems across Western Canada. So when my best friend invites me back to Candy Cane Creek for its first annual Valentine’s Festival, I can’t resist. From the conversation hearts tree to the holiday hoedown, the town has pulled out all the stops for couples and singles alike.

The Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð, or the "Christmas Book Flood," stands as a testament to a nation’s enduring love for the written word. This cultural phenomenon, which sees the majority of books in Iceland published and purchased in the final months of the year, is more than a mere commercial cycle; it is a fundamental pillar of Icelandic identity. To understand the Jólabókaflóð, one must look toward the intersection of geographic isolation, historical necessity, and a deep-seated literary heritage that stretches back to the medieval Sagas.

The Apologies From a Repentant Christian series is the continuing story of a Christian pilgrim’s walk personified. Part I tells of an unrepentant sinner who surrendered her heart to God, embraced His forgiveness for her sins and received her new identity in Christ. Part II tells of the next stage of this Christian’s walk: a new believer faces rejection, spiritual battles, and learns how to live in a corrupted temple of flesh.

The observance of Easter represents one of the most complex historical tapestries in the western world. It is not merely a singular religious holiday; rather, it is a confluence of astronomical phenomena, ancient agrarian rites, and foundational theological shifts. To understand Easter, one must first look toward the vernal equinox. For millennia, the arrival of spring served as a pivot point for human civilization; it signaled the return of life to the frozen earth and the promise of future harvests.

When we picture the first Advent, we see Mary and Joseph huddled by a manger. We picture Gabriel, magi, and shepherds tending their flocks. A shining star against a midnight sky. But this harmonized version has lifted the Advent story out of its context--those who experienced the first Advent had to travel through great darkness to reach the hope that shining star announced. Trusted scholar and community organizer Kelley Nikondeha takes us back, to where the landscape of Palestine is once again the geographic, socioeconomic, and political backdrop for the Advent story.

In this short phrase, Elyse Fitzpatrick summarizes the heart of each devotion in Friend of Sinners. Beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with the empty tomb, you’ll remember daily the love of Jesus, who died so you could have eternal life.

Wir können Ihn nicht kennen, wenn wir nicht erkennen, dass Er Realität ist. Der Bericht von der Geburt Jesu ist keine Legende. Maria und Joseph waren wirkliche Menschen. Ihr Dilemma des Raummangels in der Herberge war für sie eine große Not und so legten sie das Jesuskind in eine Krippe. Diese erste Weihnacht war weit entfernt von dem, was wir uns normalerweise als niedliche Weihnachtsszene ausmalen.

Sanctify your time by meditating on the wisdom of the Church Fathers with Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers: A Seven-Week Retreat on the Mystery and the Meaning of the Incarnation, a timeless guide to preparing your heart for the coming of Christ. This unique devotional pairs the ancient wisdom of the early Church with the liturgical rhythm of Advent and Christmas, offering profound insights into the incarnation and birth of Our Lord.

You think you know about Christmas celebrations? Get ready to discover the truth behind it all! You just need an audiobook that reveals how almost every "timeless" tradition is a product of invention, pagan rituals, and brilliant marketing.

See Jesus's birth through the lens of ancient Nativity stories. Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The book discusses the births of Isaac and Ishmael, Samson, and Samuel to reveal how they...

Read by the author. Draw near to God this Christmas season as you reflect on spiritual lessons from a timeless holiday classic. This 25-day Advent devotional journeys through one of the world's most beloved Christmas stories, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and helps you honor Christmas in...

Marie, vous la connaissez. Mais Joseph ? Comment ce simple charpentier de Bethléem a-t-il reçu la mission insolite de devenir le père adoptif de… Jésus, le sauveur du monde ? Cette année, revisitez la nativité ! Stupéfaction, incompréhension, crainte, joie et adoration… revivez les émotions du premier Noël avec ce témoin discret. "Préparez vous à découvrir Noël sous un tout nouvel angle!"

Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus' birth.

Nothing is more foundational to the Christian faith than Jesus’s resurrection. But subjective, emotional arguments won’t convince skeptics that the resurrection happened. What if instead we approached their questions with the unbiased, fact-based manner of a cold-case detective evaluating the scene of a crime?

A Way in a Manger is a 32-day Christmas devotional that gently helps women to re-discover the joy and wonder of the Christmas season in the midst of all the to-do's and chaos. Using the names of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:6, the author helps women to unwrap the wonder and grace of this Scripture and how it impacts not only the meaning of Christmas but the meaning of daily life as well.