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  • Yes, Virginia, some people find Christmas irritating
    Posted on Monday, December 9th, 2019 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Christmas, Christmas lights, cranky at Christmas, Ebenezer Scrooge, gospel of Jesus Christ, Grinch, King Herod, magi, three wisemen, wisemen from the east

    Do you know an Ebenezer Scrooge? They’re not just fictional characters. Ebenezers walk among us every day. Yes, Virginia, some people find Christmas irritating, aggravating, and even loathsome. In the movies, these people end up embracing the joy of the season, melting at the special gesture of a loved one, a meaningful gift, or a …[ read more ]

  • When Infants Threaten Kings
    Posted on Monday, November 12th, 2018 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: King Herod, Massacre of the innocents, power in the blood, salvation through the blood of Jesus, the Christmas story, threats to power

    Kings don’t frighten easily. Kings, presidents, prime ministers, and other world leaders are generally a self-confident lot. Usually surrounded by armed security and ensconced behind barricades, they don’t lie awake wondering about noises in the night. They command armies. Decide fates. Determine futures. They speak, and people act. If they are unafraid of armed forces, …[ read more ]

  • Because Not Everyone is Excited about Christmas.
    Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: babies killed by Herod, Jesus prophecies, King Herod, Michael Card, Scandalon, the stone that makes men stumble and the rock that makes them fall

    A new king is a welcome and exciting development Unless you’re the current king and you’re not interested in being dethroned. You think I’m talking about Herod, don’t you? Really, I’m referring to myself. Some days, I make room for Jesus and Flock with the shepherds to the manger Other days, I’m enjoying the fit …[ read more ]

  • The First Bah Humbug (A Scary Christmas Story with a Happy Ending)
    Posted on Monday, December 20th, 2010 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Bah Humbug, Grinch, Isaiah 14, Isaiah 9, King Herod, Scrooge

    Some people find the holiday season irritating, aggravating and downright loathsome. In Christmas movies, these individuals always end up embracing the joy of the season, melting at the special touch of a loved one, a meaningful gift or a carol sung by a pure-hearted child but in real life, they usually maintain their Grinch-like posture, …[ read more ]

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    Lori, Our Lord never ceases to amaze.. you have succeeded in disturbing this Hobbit! I have been struggling with spiritual apathy and indifference recently and reading your witty, convicting, engaging, infuriating writings has helped me to realize that I am in good company. They have also given me the kick-start I need to get off my laurels! Keep looking up..keep going on for the Lord dear sister-in-Christ!
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