Would you be surprised to learn that the Bible does not even mention Christmas? Would you further be surprised to learn that the story of Jesus' birth, as commonly told, is very different from the inspired text? What is a Christian's responsibility at this time of the year? In today's lesson, Don Blackwell examines the story of the birth of Jesus, exposing the myths and explaining what the Bible really says about Christmas.

Watch more from "The Truth About" series: https://video.wvbs.org/series/the-truth-about/

Did you know that not all commands in the Bible apply to you? In the Bible we find the story of God’s relationship with humanity, from the very beginning of Creation through the life of Jesus to the establishment of the Church. Have there been changes in God’s covenant with His people? Do we worship the same today as Abraham or Moses did? Join Don Blackwell as he looks at the changes in God’s covenants through history, considering what it means for how we follow God today.

What does it mean to live an abundant life? The Bible tells us that rather than settling for less, Jesus wants us to abound both in the blessings of God and in service to God. Join Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard as they study the scriptures and what it means to live an abundant life in Christ.

Watch more from the program, "Light of the World" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/light-of-the-world-season-3/

While the Christian's life should be one of rejoicing, optimism, and happiness, in application our outlook may not always be such. How do we overcome the negativity that creeps into our lives? Join Don Blackwell as he provides biblical perspective and practical approaches to negating negativity and promoting positivity.

Watch more from the program, "Preparing for Heaven" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/video/dealing-with-anger-preparing-for-heaven/

Some define anxiety as the “fear of future loss over which we have no control.” Bad things happen to people every day. As much as we would like to, no one can prevent bad things from happening. This lack of control causes hopelessness in many people. But what does the Bible have to say about anxiety? Are we really as hopeless as we sometimes feel? Join Jim Lloyd as he studies the scriptures and what they have to say about anxiety.

As God's creation, we are emotional beings, and anger is one emotion we experience. While not wrong in and of itself, we must be careful when dealing with anger. Join Don Blackwell as he looks at the Bible's explanations and examples on the reasons for anger, the restrictions on anger, the results of anger and the remedy for problems resulting from anger.

Watch more from the program, "Preparing for Heaven" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/video/dealing-with-anger-preparing-for-heaven/

Are you struggling to overcome pornography? It can easily grow to the level of an addiction, and along the way bring devastation to your life. It devastates marriages. It leads to lies, deception, and financial problems. If this is a struggle for you, then hopefully you are one of the many who desperately want to stop. If so, here are 3 straightforward suggestions to help based on God's Word.

The Bible contains a great deal of information to help us learn how nations should conduct themselves and are impacted by the moral allowances that are made. What is America's status in regards to the national morality? Who today would believe that the Founders asked God to forgive Americans for their sin, and requested that God establish American independence on Christianity? Follow along as Dr. Dave Miller discusses the examples through the Old and New Testaments of nations and the effects of their choices.

Watch more from the program, "America's Most Pressing Concern" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/americas-most-pressing-concern/

What do you consider to be America's most pressing concern? The supreme issue is what affects the ultimate blessing for the nation. Who today would believe that the founders acknowledged Jesus Christ as “our gracious Redeemer”? Did you know that the Founding Fathers affirmed the critical importance of the Bible to the people, and beseeched God to spread Christianity throughout the Earth. Follow along as Dr. Dave Miller presents the Founders' view from their public proclamations through the Continental Congress.

Watch more from the program, "America's Most Pressing Concern" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/americas-most-pressing-concern/

The Silencing of God program issues a stirring plea to the nation to (1) return from the depths of moral depravity, (2) reclaim our Christian heritage, and (3) reaffirm biblical values in public life. Did the Founding Fathers reject expressions of Christianity in government and public schools? What were their views on same-sex marriage? The solution to the collapsing moral and spiritual heritage of America is to return the Bible, God and the Christian religion to the forefront of our culture.

Watch more from the program, "The Silencing of God" at the following link: https://video.wvbs.org/program/the-silencing-of-god/