Christmas Archives

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

All year long, each one can serve as a prayer trigger for that family or friend.

By Diane Stark3 min read

She was feeling like a failure as a mother, until a heaven-sent sign reminded her what was really important.

His erratic behavior signaled that something was wrong; she was determined to get to the bottom of it.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Even after the year we’ve had, there are still reasons to express joy.

We are beginning to see our way out of a time of sickness and death.

Feeling anxious, lonely, or depressed is normal during and after the holidays. Here are some things that might help.

A book’s fresh, inspired take on “the loneliness epidemic” can help us find a sense of belonging.

Pray it for those you love and those who will be missing from this year’s celebration.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Even in the absence of family gatherings this year, there’s still joy and wonder to be found.

The beloved music icon reveals how the track, which is featured in her new album A Holly Dolly Christmas, “sends chills down me.”

Rick shares why a nativity scene is such a treasured part of his family’s holiday season.

A year unlike any other deserves a new take on what we give and receive.