Monthly Archives: December 2013

A third narrative of the birth of Christ is found in Revelation 12, giving a different perspective from those of Matthew and Luke. Looking at the birth of Christ from that perspective helps you deal with the sufferings you face. … Continue reading →

“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas / Just like the ones I used to know. . . .” Irving Berlin’s song of 1942 struck a chord with those serving in distant locations during WW2. But Matthew 1:20-23 tells you of … Continue reading →

Who has never gotten themselves into such a jam that they needed someone else to get them out of it? Some borrow money, but later find themselves drowning in debt and in need of rescue. The Bible says that we … Continue reading →

Craig Detweiler directs the Center for Entertainment, Media, and Culture at Pepperdine University, and is the author of a new book called iGods. This week he wrote a column: “What Amazon Is Priming Us For: Speed, convenience, and other values … Continue reading →