Jesus’ Birthday Was 9/11, and Here’s Why That’s the Ultimate Plot Twist
Forget December 25th and your plastic nativity sets—it’s time to embrace the cosmic drama that Jesus Christ was actually born on September 11th, 3 BCE.
Christianity
Time to Ditch the Pagan Christmas and Celebrate the Real Deal
Let’s face it: Christmas as we know it is a pagan festival dressed up in Christian clothes, with some glittery tinsel for good measure.
What A Difference Does A Day Make?
In recent years, there has been a good deal of exposition – particularly on social media – taking issue with the date on which we celebrate Christmas.
While You Were Sleeping
It’s almost Christmas. Stop rushing. Take a deep breath. Allow yourself to slow down and remember what the season is about.
A Very Unholy Night: A Soldier’s Christmas Sacrifice in Combat
On Christmas night in 2010, in Iraq our base came under heavy attack from insurgents who launched 92 rockets, reportedly of Iranian origin dating back to the 1970s.
7 year tribulations? Myths to reality, Part 3
This series of posts rests on what God says in Daniel 9 and is extracted from the texts of Revelation the Fair God, The Great Harvest of the Post-Allah World as well as The Rock Breaks the Globalists’ Empire and the biblical references therein.
Holy Dysfunction: The Family Tree of Jesus
Let’s not sugarcoat it—Jesus’ family tree is a mess. Sure, we like to picture a neat lineage filled with halos and harps, but a quick dive into the Bible reveals a reality TV-worthy cast of characters. His ancestors would make the Kardashians blush and Jerry Springer cancel his show out of sheer inadequacy. But here’s …
O Holy Night
The popular Christmas song, O Holy Night, was once declared “unfit for church services” in France! It was later embraced by the American abolitionist movement and it continues to be one of the best-loved songs of the season.
The Pale Blue Dot On Which We All Live
Happy Sunday! The thought for today; We are all living on a pale blue dot, a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.
From Ashes to Joy: Finding Purpose Beyond the Pain
Emerging from the depths of despair can feel like stepping into a new world.
Woman Who Accused Duke Lacrosse Players of Rape Admits She Lied, Seeks Forgiveness
Crystal Mangum, the woman whose false allegations of rape against three Duke Lacrosse players 18 years ago sparked a nationwide media frenzy, has admitted to lying. She also requested forgiveness from the men. Mangum’s confession came during a jailhouse interview with Katerena DePasquale for her podcast “Let’s Talk with Kat” which aired on Dec. 11. …
Merry Mythmas: How Christians Cheerfully Embrace Materialism, Marketing, and Magic Each Year
For Christians, it’s supposed to be about celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Savior of humanity. Instead, we’ve traded Bethlehem for the mall and the manger for a magical demon doll named “Elf on the Shelf.”
USA Foreign Policy-Hatred for Christians
Salafist hardcore Muslims are going to take over Syria. Christians, who fled Iraq for Syria after the US Army ousted Saddam Hussein, now have to flee again. But to where?
Keep Me in Your Peace
So much of the holiday season is spent in a hurry as we do our level best to create perfect Christmas memories. This year, let’s try to simplify the Christmas trappings and concentrate on the real meaning of the season.
Faith in the Fire: How Connection and Community Heal Depression
Depression isolates. It whispers lies, convincing us that no one cares and that our pain is too much for others to bear.
My Local Bishop Really Hates Donald Trump
While I cannot say that I am friends with His Excellency, the Most Reverend John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv., Bishop of Lexington, we are at least acquainted with each other. The Bishop at least recognizes me when he sees me, though I cannot be certain he remembers my name. We have had some pleasant conversations the …
The Hope of the World
Advent is the waiting period before the birth of Jesus Christ. Even as we’re caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season, let’s take time to remind ourselves about the real meaning of Christmas–Christ.
Forget the 1619 Project—Thank the Pilgrims for America’s Literacy
The Pilgrims, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1620, did more for this nation’s foundation than most of today’s revisionists care to admit.
Thanksgiving Challenge
Thanksgiving is generally acknowledged as the beginning of the holiday season. Are you up for a challenge?