I realize I've already posted one Rudolph-inspired blog, but hear me out. The Island of Misfit Toys is a place for any unusual or...

It may not actually be snowing today, but I'm still reminded of one of the few things in the Bible having to do with snow. Benaiah son of...

My elementary school had what we called the Kinder Derby. Kindergarten kids were given stick horses to race in our own pint-sized...

In the early 1900s, a group of conservative Christians banded together to protect the "fundamentals" of our faith from the liberal...

Every Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, that Rankin/Bass classic, goes on repeat. Whether it's on DVD, VHS, ABC Family, or...

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was originally published in 1843. Over the last 173 years, it seems to have taken on a life of its...

When I sat down this morning to write today's blog post, nothing came. I sat there and stared at the paper for a while, got up, did a few...

It's officially Christmas card season. My weekend will be spent signing my name more times than I care to count and addressing enough...

Whether Alan or Merle sang it, we've all heard "If We Make It through December." Just the title alone resonates with many of us. December...

The first bits of the Bible I ever translated were 2 Samuel 11-13. Great introduction to Hebrew translation, let me tell you. (I mean, it...