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The days of Christmas roll along, but hit a speed bump on December 28. Speed bump? It’s more like running off a cliff. Today remembers the Holy Innocents, the children of Bethlehem who were slaughtered by King Herod in the … Continue reading →

Having lived through many New Years since 1952, I’ve seen crises, famines, wars, rumors of war, earthquakes, and hurricanes. There were vast changes from the Cold War era until now. Through it all, I realize that what was prophesied in … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas everyone!  I wish you much joy and peace on this holy day, whether your home is gayly decorated and awaiting guests, or quietly somber in the presence of sickbed or grief. I found a fairly new and beautiful … Continue reading →

Mary and Joseph, an engaged couple have each had heavenly messengers deliver unbelievable news to them.  Mary, a young, betrothed virgin is told to go ahead and marry Joseph, BUT she would already be pregnant with the Messiah. Imagine their journey, … Continue reading →

Luke 2:11 says, For unto you is born this day a Savior. This passage serves as one of the most pivotal moments for all mankind.  It is one of the most theologically rich passages in all of Scripture.  Let us … Continue reading →

It’s Christmas morning 1864. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is walking home from church with the sound of the church bells loud in his ears. The constant ringing reminds him of the phrase “Peace on earth, good will to men.”  Over and … Continue reading →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. . . .And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s … Continue reading →

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? As a child, I was terrified of the darkness. It was a special form of torture for me to have to go upstairs at night. I am not sure why there wasn’t … Continue reading →

History is replete with Jesus sightings, or some other holy or famous likeness, in all sorts of weird places, even in food items. One of these happened back home in Clearwater, FL twenty-seven years ago today. The timing, coming as … Continue reading →

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel has always been a favorite Advent hymn.  I remember singing it when I was a child, fervently hoping that we would not sing all eight verses. (To be honest, I’d still hope for the same.)  … Continue reading →