Ready or not, here they come! The holidays, that is. Barbara Rainey and her daughter Laura Rainey Dries tell how they plan on preparing their homes, and their hearts, for Christmas.
Barbara Rainey and her daughter Laura Rainey Dries discuss fun ideas to help keep Christ at the center of your family celebrations.
Ace Collins shares the story behind the Christmas hymn, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." Today we're also featuring some less common hymns declaring Christ's birth at Christmas time.
Barbara Rainey, Terry Ascott, and Sarah from Radio Shema talk about what life is like in different cultures around the world, and why it is crucial to keep Christ as the focal point of Christmas.
Listening to traditional Christmas hymns is one way to remind your children of the beautiful, gospel-centered purpose of Christmas.
Slow down and truly experience this special season centered around family, joy, giving, and most importantly—Jesus.
Forget the ties and BBQ apron, your man would much rather see these gifts wrapped up on Christmas Day.
When my aunt and uncle divorced, I had a difficult time adjusting to new holiday celebrations.
If you find yourself longing for a purer, less commercialized version of Christmas, then you might want to try our experiment yourself.
During this season of Advent, I’m reflecting on how our hope must rest in the fact that God is with us in the waiting.
This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the emotions of “how we used to do it.”
Dennis and Barbara Rainey and their daughter Laura reflect on Christmases past and the traditions they shared.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey, along with their daughter Laura reflect on some fun Rainey Christmases they've enjoyed.
After researching the names of Christ, Barbara Rainey explains how she came up with the idea of having Christmas ornaments that reflect who Christ is.
This holiday season Dennis and Barbara Rainey suggest hiding one new Christmas ornament and letting a child open one decorated bag each week of advent season.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey tell how they prepare for the holidays now as empty nesters.
Is this your year to make a change and replace some time-stealing activities with something more meaningful?
Bob Lepine offers some Christmas cheer from the prophecies about Jesus found in Isaiah, Chapter 9.
Is it time to consider doing something different this year?
The wonder of Christmas is that Jesus became a baby and lived on earth. To understand and know Jesus is to understand and know God.
When people are asked to describe Christians, what word most often comes to mind? Sadly, it's not usually the word "joy." Bob Lepine talks about this important fruit of the spirit.
The angels appeared to the shepherds, bringing with them joyful news of Christ's birth. Bob Lepine shares a special Christmas message about living in the fullness of Christ's joy.
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? If so, join Phil Vischer as he explores the who, what, where, when, and how of our most popular holiday, Christmas.
Phil Vischer talks about the meaning behind some of our fondest Christmas traditions.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey tackle your toughest holiday questions.
The Christmas season can be particularly stressful for families. Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer your questions about the best way to handle some of the most common holiday stressors.
Ever wonder what Christmas at the Rainey household is really like? Dennis and Barbara Rainey walk down memory lane and answer listeners' questions about their best and worst Christmases ever.
Find out why the names of Jesus are so significant, and how you can teach them to your family. Hear insights from Franklin Graham, Dennis Rainey, and Crawford Loritts.
We explore more names of Christ, with special guests Franklin Graham, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Barbara Rainey, and Crawford Loritts.
What's in a name? When the name is Jesus, there's a whole lot more than you might first imagine. Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Barbara Rainey, Crawford Loritts, and Kay Arthur discuss the name above all names.
Getting ready for Christmas Day is exciting ... and exhausting. Barbara Rainey encourages moms to put their focus on Christ and what He's done for us.
Barbara Rainey encourages moms everywhere to dial back the stress by making Christ the focus of your celebration.
Ten ideas that can help connect hearts and homes to Him.
Here are seven ideas for traditions you can begin to draw your family closer to God.
They thought Connor Deal couldn’t handle a solo in the church Christmas production. They were wrong.
In our first Christmas together, we gave the most valued gift we possessed.
Focusing on the names of Christ during the Christmas season can provide many opportunities for you and your children to learn more about Him.
The Christmas season reminds us that the God who made it possible for a virgin to conceive can heal any marriage and any family problem.
Here are some ways you and your family can put the spotlight on Christ.
Barbara talks about her resources featuring Jesus' royal names while Ace explains the hymn "Angels We Have Heard on High."
Barbara talks about her new resources, while Ace Collins reveals the meaning behind "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."
We don't do our kids any favors by encouraging entitlement.
Before unwrapping gifts this year, take time to ponder the eternal truths found in Scripture about Jesus' birth.
Author Ace Collins also tells us about one of his favorite carols,"O Holy Night."
Joining Barbara is author Ace Collins to tell us about the history of the Christmas tree.
God eagerly waits to meet us when we come with our losses and broken hearts to His welcoming embrace.
Barbara tells how she designed AdoreHymn ornaments so that families could learn the rich history of these traditional carols.
Dennis Rainey continues exploring the meaning behind the many names, particularly the royal names, of Christ.
Traditions remind us to stop the busy cycle of life long enough to reconnect and build bonds.
FamilyLife Today co-host lists seven great movies to view with your family during the holidays.
