1. This meditation is great for Advent, a season of waiting in expectation for all that is damaged and ruined to be made whole.
  2. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the origin of the most iconic plant of the Christmas season.
  3. On this episode of Preaching the Text, Steve Paulson discusses the story of John the Baptist in prison.
  4. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head back to the 4th century to remember a pagan emperor who inspired the growth of the church.
  5. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the 20th century’s most famous monk: Thomas Merton.
  6. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the mailbag to answer some miscellaneous questions.
  7. Countdown to Armageddon. In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s Advent 2 sermon (1532) and discuss signs and symbols, the liturgical calendar, funerals, preaching, and many many other things of an episodic nature.
  8. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the festival of St. Nicholas and how it became associated with Christmas.
  9. In this celebratory passage we hear of some of the great attributes of God, our God, the God that loves us.
  10. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we head to the desert monastery of Mar Saba.
  11. Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the most popular medieval saints and the namesake for the jewel of the California coast.