I’ve noticed a shift in the TV programming lately; they’ve moved past the Christmas specials and into “end-of-the-year” mode. The morning news programs have started their “year in review” segments; the advertisers have gone to year-end clearance sales; more commercials have popped up for exercise equipment and weight loss programs, aimed at reaching those who […]

When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. – Matthew 2:10-11 Just when reports of South Americans […]