Valentine's Day is an excellent time to celebrate love in all its forms. Social media inspires customers to spend more on presents and cards. The special day can also teach kids to keep the focus on others.

This week, it was 80 years ago that Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated from the Nazis. This concentration camp scarred the lives of an uncountable number of people. But now, people are forgetting about it.

Christian perspectives on Christmas vary greatly and even among evangelical churches. Why does Italy approach the holiday in different ways? The answers lie within our history and culture.

The beautiful season of winter holidays is upon us. Many European cities are in full-on Christmas mode with their winter markets, mulled wine, beautifully shaped cinnamon cookies, tree ornaments and toys. The cafes are decorated with lights and bows and invite us all in for a hot cup of coffee or tea and to enjoy the cozy spaces that smell like Christmas.

God can work in miraculous ways, even amidst war and corruption. Columnist Oleksii experienced this in his own life.