2014 in Christianity: A Year in Review
Let us call to mind where we’ve been and what we need to do to make this a better year for all people.
How to Deal with Grief at Christmastime
Four tips for dealing with loss during the holidays.
The Woman Missing from Your Nativity Set
The Sibyl, a much-revered prophet, has been quietly removed from our memory of the “first Christmas.”
5 Things You Should Know About Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter
The park has sparked debate over what constitutes a violation of church and state separation.
OnFaith’s Top 20 Posts of the Year
Our most popular posts of 2014 include reports on Millennials and pot, lists on Jesus and Sikhs, and much more.
Should We Stop Lying to Our Kids About Santa Claus?
The pros and cons of the most wonderful lie of the year.
- Featured Authors
- Sally Quinn
- Lisa Miller
- Brian D. McLaren
- Jon Meacham
- Ben Irwin
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Christmas
By Bruce Forbes
A Christmas historian shares some facts about what the holiday is, what it isn’t, and what it was.
Why Christmas Makes You Go Into Debt and Donate Money
For both retailers and non-profits, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Why “It’s a Wonderful Life” Is the King of Christmas Movies
By Patton Dodd
Far more than a sentimental classic, the Jimmy Stewart classic is a great work of art.
20 Christmas Songs That Are Better Than the Ones You’re Listening To
Tired of hearing the same old Christmas songs each season? Give these renditions a listen.
What We Tell Our Kids About Santa
‘Tis the season . . . for parents to decide if they will tell the truth about Santa.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About the Christian View of Sexuality
Why traditional Christians believe as they do regarding gender, sexuality, marriage, and the family.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew about Mary, Mother of Jesus
A New Testament scholar explains how we should think about the mother of Jesus.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Prayer
If we pay attention, prayer bores deep.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Evangelicals
A reporter offers his insights on a religious movement everyone talks about but few understand.
Gift This, Not That: A Gift-Giving Guide for Your Pastor
Don’t add to your pastor’s surplus of Christian bookstore paraphernalia — try these gifts instead.
Let’s Stop Bashing These 5 Christmas Traditions
Material things can become tangible reminders of the intangible realities of love and grace.
Quiet Reflection vs. Holiday Hustle: The Tension of Creating Christmas
Santa is not the only pretend part of Christmas.