As we approach the Christmas holiday and prepare to spend time with family, I’m mindful of just how many of you are planning on spending time with grown children who have chosen not to follow Christ. Here are five encouragements based on patterns I’ve observed as a pastor....

Generally, I’m not a sentimental person, but that kind of changes in the month of December. I love Christmas lights, Christmas movies, Christmas carols, and all the other kitschy Christmas traditions that feel old-timey and familiar. One of my favorite features of the Christmas season, however, isn’t sentimental at all....