To my way of thinking, if we would sing this song, we are saying we have everything else we need to celebrate Christmas. The only thing left is a fresh blanket of snow.More
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Flaming Dictionaries, and What It Meant for the Magi to Call Jesus the King of the Jews
A critical difference between the “King of the Jews” named Herod, and the one the Magi were seeking, was who had declared this, and from whence the power and authority was derived.More
Christmas and the Context of the Incarnation
Rather than bemoaning that this was hardly the best time to raise a child, Joseph and Mary saw the greatest fulfillment of their God-given potential as humble obedience to the perfect and holy will of the Most High. More
Festivus and Bradford Littlejohn Reimagining a Christian America
Replacing the Christmas tree with an aluminum pole, substituting feats of strength for gift-giving, airing grievances in place of reading the Christmas story – Festivus is post-modern.More
Will the Real Saint Nicholas Please Stand Up?
Redeemer of young girls headed toward prostitution. Saver of sailors bound for execution. Heretic puncher. The bishop of Myra merits a graphic novel treatment if you ask me.More
That’s What Christmas is All About, Charlie Brown
Christmas décor, gifts, and parties are fine. Yet we enjoy all those things best when our hearts are fixed on the lavish humility of how and why God chose to send Jesus into the world.More
Counteracting Holiday Fatigue and Irritability
As it turns out we can’t be perfect even for a relatively short season, there is great comfort and peace in remembering the good news of Emmanuel. More