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The intertestamental period is not a usual topic of conversation. Generally considered to be from 300 or 400 BC to the birth of Jesus Christ, historians have…
All around the world, nativity scenes at Christmastime incorporate the Holy Family, shepherds, and angels. They typically also include the magi, who traveled from the east to…
Did you know that one of the top five 2017 resolutions made was to be happier? Was that your resolution? Do you have any idea how to…
In a small effort to keep the printed word from becoming a thing of the past, I bought a new dictionary last week. I know what you’re…
As we were driving through town, we noticed a sign Free Pig, pick her up now. Now everyone but a complete idiot knows it is always foolish…
Over the years this reporter has mailed out many, many Christmas cards to family and friends, and also to clients who had insurance with the company that…
How do you define Christian success? Is it building fine, massive structures? Is it having large numbers of attendees? Is it having a huge church budget? Is…
The hinge of history is on a stable in Bethlehem. It opens the door for us to Jesus Christ. I confess: Great is the mystery of the…
One of my favorite Christmas movies is Elf1, starring Will Farrell. Buddy the Elf isn’t really an elf. He’s a human who accidentally stowed away in Santa’s…
Is the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation part of your holiday traditions? At our house it is. Every year we watch the comical results of Clark Griswold’s…
The Stage Is Set
The intertestamental period is not a usual topic of conversation. Generally considered to be from 300 or 400 BC to the birth of Jesus Christ, historians have…
The Grinch
All around the world, nativity scenes at Christmastime incorporate the Holy Family, shepherds, and angels. They typically also include the magi, who traveled from the east to…
2017: Resolve to be Happy
Did you know that one of the top five 2017 resolutions made was to be happier? Was that your resolution? Do you have any idea how to…
Start the New Year with Your Hands in the Dirt
In a small effort to keep the printed word from becoming a thing of the past, I bought a new dictionary last week. I know what you’re…
Prepositions, Propositions, and Free Pigs
As we were driving through town, we noticed a sign Free Pig, pick her up now. Now everyone but a complete idiot knows it is always foolish…
Christmas Cards Send Special Message
Over the years this reporter has mailed out many, many Christmas cards to family and friends, and also to clients who had insurance with the company that…
Christian Success Defined
How do you define Christian success? Is it building fine, massive structures? Is it having large numbers of attendees? Is it having a huge church budget? Is…
The Stable Full
The hinge of history is on a stable in Bethlehem. It opens the door for us to Jesus Christ. I confess: Great is the mystery of the…
Elf Esteem
One of my favorite Christmas movies is Elf1, starring Will Farrell. Buddy the Elf isn’t really an elf. He’s a human who accidentally stowed away in Santa’s…
Have a Merry Christmas
Is the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation part of your holiday traditions? At our house it is. Every year we watch the comical results of Clark Griswold’s…
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