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March 2017

March 28, 2017

The 2017 Christopher Award winners for TV, Film, and Books Are…

FAMILY TIES AND OVERCOMING ADVERSITY A COMMON THREAD IN 68TH ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS Creators...

December 2016

December 20, 2016

Singer JJ Heller on Christmas, Panic Attacks, and God’s Power to Turn Brokenness Into Beauty

Every year when the Christmas season comes around, singer-songwriter JJ Heller is transported back to...

November 2016

November 30, 2016

Jennifer Nettles on Being “a Child of God” and Listening to His “Still Small Voice”

"It's important to be able to enjoy and be entertained by stories of faith, stories...

November 10, 2016

Starbucks Red Cups Include Nativity Scene This Year

There was a lot of hubbub over the fact that Starbucks released plain red cups...

November 03, 2016

US Post Office Releases Its 2016 Nativity Stamp for Christmas

As the time for writing and mailing Christmas cards quickly approaches, the U.S. Post Office...

March 2016

March 30, 2016

The 2016 Christopher Award Winners Are…

67TH ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS HIGHLIGHT FAMILY, FAITH, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL ISSUES NEW YORK, March...

January 2016

January 19, 2016

Patricia Heaton and Stephen Colbert Compete to See Who’s the Better Catholic

Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton and comedian/talk show host Stephen Colbert are two of the...

December 2015

December 23, 2015

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

The following column was written by The Christophers' Jerry Costello: Bells. Bells! Few sounds are...

December 22, 2015

Family, Not Just Nostalgia, is Behind Popularity of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

As expected, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has done blockbuster business opening weekend, earning over...

December 16, 2015

Finding Comfort and Joy in the Broken Chapters of Our Lives

Dove Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Story recently released her first Christmas album, “God With Us,” and...

December 11, 2015

A Disabled Child Finds Joy & Encouragement Around Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

(All photos property of The International Academy of Hope) I've written about The International Academy...

December 10, 2015

Seven Classic TV Christmas Episodes to Boost Your Holiday Spirit

Every December, I rewatch classic TV Christmas episodes either on DVD or via reruns on...

December 09, 2015

“An Invisible Thread Christmas Story” Highlights Act of Kindness That Changed Two Lives

"Excuse me, lady. Do you have any spare change? I'm hungry." Those were the first...

December 08, 2015

The Best Christmas Gift You’ll Ever Receive

“If I knew things would no longer be, I would have tried to remember better.”...

June 2015

June 22, 2015

Christmas in June: Win DVD of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas”

Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and Martha Williamson were kind enough to donate DVD copies of...

June 03, 2015

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love” Brings Romance, Comedy & Wisdom

(Moderate spoilers ahead) On an old episode of "Cheers" in which Sam and Diane consult...

May 2015

May 28, 2015

Three Viewing Suggestions in Case Pope Francis Wants to Start Watching TV Again

The fact that Pope Francis hasn't watched TV since 1990 made the news yesterday. According...

April 2015

April 08, 2015

The 2015 Christopher Award Winners in Film, TV, and Books Are…

NEW YORK, April 8, 2015 — An Olympic gold medalist, the actor best known as...

December 2014

December 24, 2014

If You’re Looking for a Christmas Movie That Doesn’t Neglect Jesus, This One’s For You

(Photo via Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) This year, I was very behind on my regular...

December 18, 2014

Balancing the Sacred with the Secular at Christmas: Jonathan Jackson + Enation Reflect

When I interviewed Jonathan Jackson, Richard Lee Jackson, and Daniel Sweatt of Enation a few...

December 17, 2014

How 12 Anonymous Christmas Gifts Brought Healing to a Grieving Family

The poinsettia and note on her front porch were the beginning of a Christmas mystery...

December 10, 2014

Why I Still Believe in Santa Claus: A Response to the Santa Haters

In the classic Bill Murray comedy "Stripes," there's a scene in which all the new...

December 10, 2014

Last Christmas I Gave You Some Socks, But the Very Next Day You Gave Them Away

Everybody's heard the George Michael hit "Last Christmas," especially during this time of year. Well,...

December 09, 2014

Michael W. Smith on Christmas, His Dad’s Dementia, and His Concert of Peace in Bahrain

“All is well, all is well / Angels and men rejoice / For tonight darkness...

December 05, 2014

I Wonder What God Wants for Christmas

I was watching the first hour of NBC's Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on...

September 2014

September 11, 2014

In Every Ending, There’s a New Beginning: A Story Inspired by 9/11

(The following post was originally written in 2008. An update appears at the end of...

December 2013

December 19, 2013

Christ is Born and All is Well

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Sarah Hart has a gift for music and lyrics so it's a...

December 18, 2013

VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on the Essence of Christmas

In Father Jonathan Morris's Christmas message, he reflects on the idea that God so loved...

December 17, 2013

Making Christmas Happy and Holy

The following is the text of the Christopher News Note "Making Christmas Happy and Holy."...

December 16, 2013

Regaining Your Christmas Spirit: A Review of “Angels Sing”

With a cast like Harry Connick Jr., Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Connie...