There are spiritual tremors—is a full-scale quake on the horizon?
Rediscovering the true reason for the season
Just as regularly as the approach of Christmas means an increase in the number of advertisements for perfume on television, so also it means that anti-Christian sceptics will proclaim that Christmas was originally a pagan mid-winter festival which Christians appropriated for their own nefarious purposes when they became the dominant religious force in the Roman empire from the fourth century AD onwards.
You’ve heard the song. You’ve felt the angst. What did Mary know when she gave birth to Jesus Christ?
The Lesser Known Joseph
There are two very famous men in Scripture who share the name Joseph. There’s the Old Testament Joseph, the great savior of the nation of Israel, whose amazing story from abandoned brother to Egyptian lord is chronicled in Genesis. Then there’s the New Testament Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, who believed in the angel’s report and became the guardian of the young Messiah. But there’s a third Joseph, often overlooked because of the drama of the moment onto which he stepped.
20,000 gather in Phoenix for Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2024
One of the evangelical groups that helped send Donald Trump back to the White House held a massive rally for the once and future president in Phoenix over the weekend, and Trump pledged to keep the promises he’s made to them.
Trump supporters like retiree Jeanne Smith of Walkertown, N.C., see Trump as they want to see him, not the real man that he is. Jesus warned his disciples that false prophets and false messiahs would come and lead people astray. It is a warning that we do well to heed.At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray
According to a report, you can pray with Trump and Melania. It'll only cost you $100,000.
How to Really Enjoy Your Christmas as a Pastor
The holiday season can be stressful for pastors. The sprint to year-end can exhaust even the most seasoned church staff. Thom and Sam discuss ways to enjoy this busy time of year.
CofE bishops claim Christmas carols saying Jesus is ‘true Messiah’ are ‘problematic’
Bishops within the Church of England have raised concerns that certain Christmas carols might be “problematic” because of their explicit references to Jesus as the “true Messiah.” The Birmingham Diocese recently communicated to its clergy the need to reassess the language used in hymns to create an “inclusive” environment during the festive season.
Tracing the roots of Christmas carols: An interview with composer Andrew Gant
New book Deck the Hall by composer Andrew Gant tells the origin stories of our beloved Christmas carols. Described as a 'festive treat', the book uncovers the variety of traditions and places the carols were founded in. Some started life as a folk song, some are French. And although Christmas carols are sung in church, this has not always been the case. Christian Today spoke to Gant to hear about the interesting back stories to many of our favourite carols and how they made their journey into the church.
Every Church Audio Tech Faces a Secret Battle
The stage was set. The equipment checked and double-checked. The band was plugged in and ready. Everything was as expected until they played the first song.
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