Christmas ornaments change lives in Thailand
Thai Country Trim employs dozens of rural Thai women who work from their home to make Christmas ornaments, enabling them to make an income as they care for their children.
Parents, pastors wrestle with place of Santa at Christmas
Where to place the jolly elf in the original Christmas story can be a perennial dilemma for both parents and pastors. This year, two new products draw on educating kids about the origins of Santa, or inspiring them to become Santas themselves.
Christmas symbols are in the eye of the beholder
When is a candy cane not just a candy cane? For some people, its red and white stripes might signify the sacrifice and purity of Jesus, or maybe just a 19th-century candy-maker's twist intended to dazzle his grandchildren. Both stories are alive
Churches may celebrate differently on Christmas Day
When Christmas falls on Sunday, some churches struggle with how to balance worship and family.
Survey says many skip religious aspect of Christmas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- The vast majority of Americans celebrate Christmas and most consider it a religious holiday, but for many Jesus isn't the only -- or even the main -- reason for the season, according to a new report by LifeWay Research.
Poll: Americans split on ‘Happy Holidays’ vs. ‘Merry Christmas’
While more than nine out of 10 Americans say they plan to celebrate Christmas this year, they are divided on whether businesses should use messages like "Season's Greetings" rather than "Merry Christmas," according to a new poll.
This Christmas, be like a shepherd
Christ's church today should be filled with folks like the shepherds of old. Could it be the story of Christ's birth became even more exciting and more important every time they told it? If this is true of us, it is because Christ is the
Christmas loss: How to help
Chaplain Mark Grace vice president of mission and ministry at Baylor Health Care System, offers suggestions to churches as they seek to minister to people who have sustained loss.
Christians send Obama Christmas cards urging Mideast peace
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South Gate Baptist team starts Christmas ‘right’ as volunteers in Kentucky
South Gate Baptist Church, Springfield, ministered with God's Appalachian Partnership in Eastern Kentucky to provide gifts for hurting families.