If You’re So Special, Prove it!
Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the sense of entitlement among college students. Professor Don Chance at Louisiana State University observes that …
China Impressions
We have returned from our trip to China and I wanted to share some of my impressions with you. During the tour we didn’t really …
Experiences in China
I have had some interesting cultural experiences so far in China. The most challenging one was a shopping trip yesterday to a big market area. …
Greetings from China
I forgot to mention it before we left, but we are acutally on vacation in China this week and next. So if there aren’t very …
Good bye Johnny Hart!
Johnny Hart, the creator of the ‘B.C.’ cartoon strip, passed away yesterday of a stoke. According to his wife, he died at his story board …
Christians Portrayed as Terrorists
A hostage drill at a New Jersey high school, which was intended to prepare the school for a Columbine-style crisis, portrayed the gunmen as fundamentalist …
Eliminating the Easter Bunny
This past week there has been a lot of discussion about a decision over 4 years ago by the city of Walnut Creek to rename …
The so-called Jesus Tomb
In case you haven’t heard, there is a lot of buzz this week about a TV special on the Discovery Channel that is going to …
The Origin of Valentine’s Day
If we are to judge from the media attention it receives, Valentine’s Day is a major holiday. My main memories of Valentine’s Day are from …
Tony Dungy is a class act
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Super Bowl this year. It was a great game, and the Indianapolis Colts did great job in earning a well …
Redemption of the Queen of Goth: Anne Rice talks about Jesus
Millions of people have read Anne Rice’s vampire books. Last year she came out with her latest book, entitled Christ the Lord Out of Egypt. …
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What is Advent?
Our church is using an Advent wreath to celebrate the period of time leading up to Christmas. Some are wondering what Advent is and how …