‘The Little Jesus’ or Savior of the World?
Manger scenes displayed during Christmas in Quebec don’t tell the whole story of the Jesus we encounter in Scripture.
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Pure Religion and the Heart of God
In God’s economy, service and ethics are a package deal.
The Mission of Christmas
Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on why the spirit of Christmas is the spirit of missions.
Merry Christmas from ABWE
Christ’s birth is a gift that’s worth celebrating and spending one’s life to share around the globe.
The One Christian Holiday in South Asia
Christians in South Asia honor the biblical meaning of Christmas through their greetings and traditions.
Weary With Waiting: A Christmas Meditation on Isaiah 40:31
A theology of waiting provides hope and strength to the Lord’s people longing for him to act.
Finding Peace in Days of War
Christmas in war-torn Ukraine demonstrates that lasting peace is found only in the gospel message.
Religion and the Role of the Tongue
The missionary task involves speaking the gospel—but an uncontrolled tongue can damage a ministry.
How to Care for Parents of Missionaries
Dan and Amy share their personal story of grief and healing after sending their children and grandchildren to an unreached people group.
The Blessing of Doing
The biblical meaning of “blessed” is more than a feeling or a quick response to a question.
How to Last in Ministry
Josh Zeichik explains how missionaries and pastors can overcome the temptations of Christian leadership.
You Are Replaceable
The world advises us to become irreplaceable in our work, but serving Christ in ministry requires a different approach.
The Image in the Mirror
The true reflection of who we are can complicate the missionary task.
The Light That Overcomes Darkness and Danger
Celebrating Christ’s birth is risky for believers in Afghanistan facing persecution.
How to Hold the Rope: Caring for Missionaries
Ryan Martin shares why sending missionaries from the church is just the beginning.
That Night
Christmas in Nicaragua inspired a missionary couple to consider if the first short-term missions trip took place the night of Christ’s birth.
How Serving an Unreached People Group Changed My Perspective
Serving the unreached requires a different ministry paradigm and unwavering hope that God will make himself known.
Waiting for the ‘Consolation of Israel’
The quiet of Christmas in Israel recalls the first Christmas and those still waiting to hear of their promised deliverance.
