Now when these things begin to happen, stand up straight and raise your heads, because your redemption is near. —Luke 21:28 read more

Incarnation ... read more

While preparing for Christmas this year, I’ve thought a lot about my grandmother, as I so often do. My family always spends Christmas... read more

John the Baptist was in the wilderness calling for people to be baptized to show that they were changing their hearts and lives and wanted... read more

Almost Christmas ... read more

Lights. Carols. Eggnog. And lest we forget—the mistletoe, gingerbread houses, figgy pudding, and little drummer boy. ‘Tis the season,... read more

So live in Christ Jesus the Lord in the same way as you received him. Be rooted and built up in him, be established in faith, and overflow... read more

Today is a bit of a departure for the Bookshelf post. Normally I suggest books that are good for personal study and reflection, but today... read more

Welcome to a new year! Advent is not just the Christian preparation for Christmas—it is the beginning of a new year in the church. The... read more

Every week you’ll find different types of posts here on the ABS blog. Today’s post is for teachers, to encourage conversation and... read more

As the holidays draw ever-closer, our minds are surely on the full Thanksgiving table and the Christmas decorations waiting to come down... read more

Join our therapeutic and pastoral experts as we discuss the practical and spiritual disciplines needed for surviving this season. read more