The first Advent isn’t merely a history lesson. We’re still a waiting people.... continue reading
It's the beginning of Advent! Which means it's time to buy your Christmas tree, start listening to Christmas music and get into the festive spirit. More importantly, it's finally time to start Tim Chester's Advent Devotional, The One True Gift. If you haven't got your hands on a copy yet …
The pain is real. But so is the joy!... continue reading
When it comes to Christmas, all of us are “get to-ers” or “get through-ers”. ... continue reading
Christmas services are a great evangelistic opportuity. Making your guests feel welcome is more important than ever... ... continue reading
Can you imagine a grumble-free Christmas? An argument-free zone? Not me. ... continue reading
When do you know that you, and your church, have had a 'good Christmas'?... continue reading
Let me talk about a strange phenomenon in Christian publishing: people don’t buy books about Jesus. Think about it. When was the last time you read a book about Jesus?... continue reading
What do Barbie, Peppa Pig and Thor have in common? They all have their own Advent Calendars.... continue reading
Carl Laferton, author of Rescuing Christmas, suggests 5 questions to start asking yourself and your church in the run-up to Christmas ... continue reading