The gospel frees us from viewing our salvation like Santa’s “naughty list”—where we have to earn and deserve our gifts.

Holiday hospitality is an act of sacrificial service and a beautiful opportunity to display the story of the gospel.

Unmet expectations around the holidays remind us of our need for divine rescue and God’s provision in Christ—the true reason for the season.

The R|M Gift Guides are HERE! We've rounded up our favorite picks for him, her, kids of all ages, and even dropped a few items in for your small group Secret Santa swap. Word on the street is Christmas shopping is already moving full steam ahead, so head here to start checking off everyone on the gift list!

When we take a break from cultural expectations, we can approach Advent with an attitude of playfulness and rest, delighting in the Lord and his good gifts.

Just as we love to inspire wonder in our children, our heavenly Father invites us to wonder at the gift of his Son.

Even—or especially—when we’re hurting, we can celebrate Christmas because we have a Messiah who came to suffer for us and secure the gift of eternal life.

One of the best presents we can give our kids is a mom who seeks the Lord.

Need some gift ideas to get your Christmas shopping started (or finished)? We’ve got you covered!

Whether our earthly family is a place of joy or heartache, it can point us to God’s eternal family—the place we all belong.

Our bruises can tempt us to be hardhearted and unforgiving. But when we look to the broken body of Christ, we realize we can give grace, because we have received it in abundance.

No matter how many good gifts we give and receive at Christmas, it’s never enough to satisfy our children’s expectations or our own hearts. But God sent us the gift of himself in Jesus—a gift we can enjoy forever.