There is no brighter symbol of the Christmas story than that of the star of Bethlehem. Every year, we hear how the Magi traveled from the East, following...
Author’s Note: With the Christmas season now in full swing, we hear the familiar song being sung everywhere. But have you considered the lyrics’ deeper ramifications for daily...
It all started as a hunt for a simple classroom illustration. I was teaching a seminary course on Christian history and preparing a lecture on the events of...
And in despair I bowed my head/”There is no peace on earth,” I said/”For hate is strong, and mocks the song/of peace on earth, goodwill to men!” –...
In this Advent season, we celebrate the birth of Immanuel, who brought God’s presence to us. As we live in between Jesus’s first and second comings, the reality...
It’s that time of year again. From favorite holiday movies to grandkids’ Christmas pageants, angels fly on the scene everywhere. With radio tunes and carols at church, we...
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