NorthPark Presbyterian Church’s fellowship potlucks (third Thursday of the month, folks!) usually ended without fanfare, but the December gathering was different: After dinner we’d walk to the large ...

Many Catholic Advent hymns focus on the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, such as “Rorate Caeli (Drop down, ye Heavens.” In recent years, Brett McCraken of The Gospel Coalition network has created ...

Our culture doesn't understand the idea of fasting before feasting. We are urged to party and feast all the time." Collections of Christmas music often include a few popular Advent hymns sung in ...

Many Catholic Advent hymns focus on the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, such as "Rorate Caeli (Drop down, Ye Heavens)." In recent years, Brett McCraken of The Gospel Coalition network has created ...

Advent for some Christian denominations is a penitential season of waiting and longing in the four weeks before Christmas. The consumer-driven holiday season often overlooks the Advent themes of ...

Many Catholic Advent hymns focus on the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, such as "Rorate Caeli (Drop down, Ye Heavens)." In recent years, Brett McCraken of The Gospel Coalition network has created ...

"O Lord, How Shall I Meet You" is a perfect Lutheran hymn for the weeks before Christmas, but shoppers will never hear it between Muzak versions of "Jingle Bells" and ...