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As we come to the close of our Advent devotions, we finish where we started: remembering the whole purpose of Christ's coming. Jesus is the child who was born to save the world. That's why He "came into the world," as the apostle Paul told his disciple Timothy.
As we have seen, when we follow God, it's hard to say where we might end up. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus had an incredible opportunity to live out this biblical truth. The angel warned them about the coming bloodletting of Herod, which we read yesterday. We're jumping backward in the story to see what happened just before Herod unleashed his fury on the tiny Bethlehem boys.
The story of Christmas did not start with a manger in Bethlehem. It began long before, in the garden of Eden. The enemy of God, Satan, tempted Adam and Eve to trust him and doubt God. Tragically, Adam and Eve obeyed the Satanic snake over the good Creator.
Do you know the meaning of the word “Advent”? Many people hear the term during the Christmas season but overlook its depth and purpose. It’s more than candles and calendars—it’s about anticipating and preparing for Christ’s coming. In this first in a series of reels about Advent, Brenen and Morgan Beeler unpack the true meaning of this celebration and share how embracing it can bring focus, peace, and renewed hope to your holidays.
Christmas can be a joyful holiday, but for many couples, it is the most difficult one. Christmas often triggers conflict, filling December days with disappointments, disagreements and disconnection.
It is a time when our hearts overflow with joy and kindness. But it is also a time filled with stress regarding the rush of presents, dinners, decorations and yes, disappointments. Why disappointments
The Christmas season isn't supposed to be disappointing. But it often is! Around every corner are sights of nativity scenes, Christmas trees, Santa's reindeers and the smells of cinnamon and pine cone
Seven days before Christmas, on a cold, snowy late afternoon, a widow named Stella received a surprise delivery. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson reads a story from his book entitled A Family Christmas. Snuggle up with a cozy blanket and listen to this heartwarming tale about love, loss, and hope, read by the familiar, comforting voice of Family Talk's host and founder. Be reminded of how Christmas should be full of joy and wonder, no matter how old you are.
On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson talks with his good friend, Anthony DeStefano, about the true meaning of love, as depicted in his children’s book entitled, Little Star. Anthony also shares how his story is a great way to illustrate the power of the gospel as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. As John 1:9 says, “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
Isaiah 9:6 says, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” During the busy Christmas season, it is always a joy to be able to go home and spend time with loved ones while celebrating the birth of our Savior. But did you know that in 1958, Dr. James Dobson almost missed his chance to go home for Christmas and survived a harrowing experience while serving in the National Guard? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Roger Marsh shares Dr. Dobson’s December newsletter which includes a heartfelt and almost unbelievable story of how he was able to make it home for Christmas in the midst of a blizzard.
