by John D. Pierce | Nov 28, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
The magic of Christmas takes on different forms as one ages. Its frequency of return seems set to the highest speed. So how does the wonderment of Jesus coming into the world keep happening year after year for those who claim to follow him throughout the year? Emily...
by Ruth Rosell | Jan 9, 2020 | Opinion
It was still Christmastide – a season for celebrating the birth of Christ. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we had heard words from the prophet Isaiah declaring that God’s anointed one would be the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6) and the reign of God would be one...
by Richard Wilson | Dec 26, 2018 | Opinion
Bing Crosby has been treating us to “White Christmas” almost everywhere we turned for the last month. We heard him in grocery stores, shopping centers, elevators and even when we were put on hold after calling places too busy to talk to us. Let’s give Bing his due:...
by Frank Rees | Dec 8, 2017 | Opinion
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” according to the music blasting in the shopping mall. This declaration of the wondrous time of year was followed by the insistence that “All I Want for Christmas is You.” The commercial season...