Such is the power of Christmas that it cannot be overwhelmed, not even by the constant bobbardment of commercial schlock. God Almighty became a human being —not just any person but a poor carpenter in an obscure part of the world, subject to foreign domination. That he should be born in a stable, a place ordinarily unfit for human habitation adds to [...]
In have been asked to share my memories of another wartime Christmas, but what to choose? Christmas 1941 and 1942 are memory blanks, and Christmas Eve 1944 was oneo of tragedy for many close friends. At 10 p.m. on that evening a “piggy-back” buzzbomb demolished the home of our church choir-master, killing his wife and other guests — mainly our choir — [...]
Modern feminism is regarded by many as angry, radical, anti-male and anti-family. The response to radical feminism has created what has been called a “backlash,” which extols the so-called traditional woman, who achievements and satisfaction are grossly overrated. Both views offer little to a well-rounded, nurturing, and intelligent, pro-family woman. While all the evils of the world cannot be attributed to patriarchy, [...]
There is something about the Christmas season that brings out the deepest emotions. At Christmas, lovers become more loving, happy people shine with joy, the lonely become lonelier and the sad become sadder. Why? Even psychiatrists and sociologists are unable to completely unlock the secret of Christmas pleasure and Christmas pain. Those of us who are Christians know that love, peace and [...]