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What the Grinch Cannot Steal
Think you live in tough times? Consider Bethlehem in ancient times: Roman occupation. Caesars who would be worshiped as gods. Brutal oppressors ruling the last in a succession of oppressive regimes. Life is cheap. Bread is expensive. Gold and silver talk. Compassion walks. Justice is a pipe-dream. Freedom is something that other people have. The …[ read more ]
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What the Grinch Couldn’t Steal
Think you live in tough times? Consider Bethlehem in ancient times: Roman occupation. Caesars who would be worshiped as gods. Brutal oppressors ruling the last in a succession of oppressive regimes. Foreign rule. Governors and leaders appointed by callous politicians and kings. High taxes. Compromise. Life is cheap. Bread is expensive. Gold and silver talk. …[ read more ]