Tagged: King Herod

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]