Bethlehem

“As people, we can live together … because this is what Jesus asked us to do.”

Yes, Jesus was a refugee—and he’s still in their camp.

Steve Cuss considers God’s presence and hospitality in Luke 2.

People love astrology. The star of Bethlehem tells a different story.

The wonder and conviction that lead us to the king.

As war disrupts traditional festivities, Palestinian Christians see an opportunity to return to the Nativity story and share the gospel.

Gutted by Gaza, Holy Land Christians exchange holiday cheer for a hallowed Christmas Eve in solidarity with suffering neighbors.

Herod’s massacre of the innocents in Matthew 2 challenges us to participate in the “groans” of God’s world.

The story of the Bethlehem hostel means Christ keeps company with pilgrims, not emperors.

How Christians are celebrating the holiday in the town of Jesus’ birth—and across the broader Middle East.