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 […]
Why do the Islamic Extremists hate us?
Many Americans have a difficult time understanding why the Islamic extremists hate us so much. To be sure, there are more moderate Muslims who would […]
Celebrating New Year’s Eve
Why do people think that they have to kiss someone at midnight on New Year’s Eve? For the past several days I repeatedly run into […]
Intelligent Christianity 101
Peter Payne, my former Inter-Varsity staff worker from my college days, has since received a Ph.D. in Philosophy and become involved in campus ministry to […]
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. […]
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 […]
Self-consciousness or Christ-consciousness?
Sometimes you read something that opens up a whole new perspective. As part of my daily devotions I sometime read from My Utmost for His […]
Thoughts on the Ted Haggard Scandal
By now everyone has heard about the dismissal of Rev. Ted Haggard from his megachurch in Colorado. He has publicly admitted to purchasing drugs (but […]
Holy num-nums?
To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4, many Catholics hold a ceremony for blessing of pets, including at big city […]