In the New Testament, the Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ birth—the first Christmas. Set during the rise of the Roman Empire, the stories create a radiant image of a young couple giving birth to the ...

Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end ...

There is a doctrine in Catholicism that not all souls are prepared for heaven at death, and that some must undergo a spiritual purification in a state or location that the Catholic Church calls ...

Genesis-to-Revelation plans are popular, but most Christians will grow closer to God and his Word at a slower pace.

My two favorite things about Christmas are giving people presents and just flat out celebrating Christmas,” says Hailey, 9. “I like giving people presents because when they open the present, you ...

Linus famously reminded Charlie Brown about the real meaning of Christmas when he recited the angel’s words: “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born ...

Joy Moore, a well-known scholar and professor of biblical preaching, was named president of Northern in November 2024 and ...

From a garden at the Holy Sepulchre to new dates for the Dead Sea Scrolls, new research is offering detailed glimpses into ...

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as ...

Remember the reason for the season this December with the best Christmas Bible verses, including scripture about the birth of ...

The church group puzzled over the annual “Christmas Trivia” quiz, especially the question, “How did Mary and Joseph get to ...