
First Day of Advent
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.—Luke 1:38 (ESV)

And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.—Luke 1:38 (ESV)

On that cold morning when you don’t want to get up and exercise, remember that a spiritual connection may be waiting for you.

Contributing Editor Rick Hamlin shares Scripture to help you observe the season of Advent.

He presided atop our tree like a dour monk. This was not the Santa I knew…or was it?

Advent is a holy time to reflect, pray, and light a candle for these four themes.

As light pierces darkness, there’s promise of the Lord’s coming.

Helping, giving, listening, supporting—being of service in any way can brighten this holiday season.

At the darkest time of the year, we can all kindle a spark of brightness.

An in-depth look at the meaning and purpose of Advent

Certified Care Consultant Theresa Wilbanks shares lessons for coping learned through her personal care journey with her dad.