One meaningful Christian tradition to help us experience God’s presence is called Advent – which means ‘coming’ in Latin, the coming of Chri

The Sugarplum Fairy, the Mouse King, tin soldiers, the beautiful ballet, and the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky – these are the elements of the well-known and beloved classic, “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Now Disney Studios brings us the story behind the story with elaborates sets, costumes, and remarkable CGI special effects in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” Read the full review. More Cultural Commentary by Dr. Craig von Buseck Order Craig's new book, "7 Keys to Hearing

Did you know that Christmas is about God wanting to have a relationship with you? You might have thought it was about presents, or peace on earth, good will to man … that sort of thing – and it is in a lesser way. But at the center of the Christmas message is a God of love who desires to be with you. That's right. God wants to spend time with you. That's why the Father sent Jesus to be born as a little baby. It set in motion this whole plan of love in Jesus' death and resurre

The story of our modern Santa Claus begins with a real person named Nicholas, who was born during the third century in Patara, a village in what is now Demre, Turkey. His wealthy parents raised him as a Christian. But they died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young, and he was left with their fortune. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his inheritance to assist the suffering, the sick, and the poor. Read the full

The great Paul Harvey tells this classic story of a man whose eyes were opened to the truth of Christmas through a simple encounter on a cold Christmas Eve. Enjoy! #PaulHarvey #Christmas #ChristmasBirds #ChristmasEve #Cold #OpenedEyes #TruthofChristmas #ChristmasStory

In the modern world, we call him Santa Claus, St. Nick, or even Kris Kringle. But the historical figure behind the legend is a Christian bishop named Saint Nicholas who lived in what is now Turkey. He was known for giving gifts in the name of Jesus to those in need ... and that is how the legend began. Dr. Joseph Wheeler went on a search to find the man behind the legend -- the result was his book: "St. Nicholas: A Closer Look at Christmas." Learn more in my interview with Dr