God moves in mysterious ways. The Christmas event gives us the best opportunity see the truth of this cliché through the roles played by the cast of characters in the story. Like shooting stars, many of the characters enter and […]
In the final weeks of 1914, German and British troops were engaged off and on in battle, as they were stationed a few hundred yards apart on the Western Front. With Christmas approaching, the young soldiers were ready for relief. […]
Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or […]
This world is a rough place. Even at this time of year when we proclaim peace and joy, many also are experiencing anxiety and fear. It’s exhausting and whether we realize it or not, we are needing a Christmas Hero. […]
How inexpressibly sad are all holidays.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote these words in his journal on Christmas Day, 1861. The poet had good reason to be sad that Christmas. The previous July, his wife Fanny, whom he openly adored, had […]
Recently, I was reminded of a story told years ago by Dr. John Maxwell. It’s one you’ve probably heard, but it brings a message that is worth contemplating again and again. Shortly after the end of World War II, Europe […]
Triumph, this time of year, seems to come in many shades of success in the Western world. Many of us feel most ready for Christmas when we have met every shipping deadline, reciprocated every Christmas card, or averted every scheduling […]
A customs officer observes a truck pulling up at the border. Suspicious, he orders the driver out and searches the vehicle. He pulls off the panels, bumpers, and wheel cases but finds not a single scrap of contraband, whereupon, still […]
A few Christmases ago, my daughter and son-in-law decided to take a date night, which meant we had the distinct pleasure of having the grandchildren for an overnight stay. Being the doting grandparents we are, we decided to take them […]
