Christians have to look beyond the typical Christmas carol lineup for music that captures the deeper themes of the Magnificat. Without question, the most popular contemporary Christian song about the ...

It’s hard to find hymns that embody Scripture’s sharp critique of the rich. When Mary came to visit, Elizabeth's child leaped in her womb. Mary's spirit, too, jumped to a higher plane. In the inspired ...

When I was 15, I was cajoled into playing the role of Mary in our church’s Christmas nativity scene. I was embarrassed, stuffing a pillow under a robe to signify pregnancy, but I felt I had no choice: ...

Christmas carols have been wafting through the brisk air with their messages of peace, goodwill and happiness. These familiar tidings might be pleasing or trite, depending on your seasonal mood, but ...

Jesus must have learned his prophetic ministry from his mother. She was the one who said, “The Lord has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; God has filled the hungry ...