Advent

Wheaton prof faces termination after ‘same God’ comment

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 5, 2016
(RNS) Larycia Hawkins was suspended in December after college officials said her theological statements “seemed inconsistent" with the evangelical college's doctrines.

Advent-ually

By Boz Tchividjian — December 23, 2015
Some hope-filled words for those who are struggling through this holiday season.

This Advent, will faith stay safe or stand tall? (COMMENTARY)

By Tom Ehrich — December 2, 2014
(RNS) We aren't to be custodians of nostalgia or sacred custom. We are to respond boldly when God says, "See, I am making all things new."

12 Advent calendars that are just as commercialized as Christmas

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 28, 2014
(RNS) While many lament the commercialization of Christmas, others aren't letting Advent escape without a price tag.

Women, the magic elves of Christmas . . . but no pressure

By Jana Riess — December 18, 2013
There seems to be an unspoken and unwritten rule in even the most feminist-forward households that Women Are in Charge of Christmas. Women are the wonder-makers, the elves. We may delegate some responsibilities, but the red-nosed buck stops with us.

5 Advent Devotionals

By Jana Riess — November 30, 2012

I know it's old hat to say "keep Christ in Christmas," yada yada, but I find that this time of year I need a daily reminder that the month of December is about more than just decking the halls. Here are five daily devotional suggestions I like for the holiday season.

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