Playing second fiddle, at times, crushes one’s spirit for having a minor role to the star of the show. Being a sidekick makes a person feel insignificant without the principal. Batman can have his own ...
The way of Christ, by contrast, forecloses cruelty. It requires compassion. It inverts our moral compass, or at least it should. We love rags-to-riches stories, for example, so if many of us were ...
Three Kings Day is a holiday celebrated at the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas. The word “epiphany” means manifestation and not only refers to the day of the holiday itself but also to the rest of ...
And the Holy Innocents, victims of Herod’s persecution, give their lives in place of Jesus. They testify to him by their ...
Herod the Great was the King of Judea who is said to have preserved the body of his dead wife in honey for seven years.
Back when "The 12 Days of Christmas" were more formally observed, today would be the third day.
One of the forgotten facts of the story of Jesus’ life is that he came from a profoundly dysfunctional family. I was reminded ...
Every third Thursday, three churches alongside The Sonlight Center actively dedicates their time to serve the community ...
Story" digs deep into the actions of characters, especially men and boys, who let their dreams become obsessions.
I’ve always loved the grandeur of Christmas: twinkling lights, bursts of pine green, crimson red, and glittery gold. Dazzling ...
Murray Jones is the creator and host of Heaven’s Helpline, a six-part podcast about abuse in the Mormon church in NZ. He also ...
Don't be afraid to gaze into the crib this Christmas, like Simeon, who looked beyond the baby to the hope that he brought.