So… if Jesus really *is* the reason for the season, then why are the main symbols of the season #1. Christmas Tree #2. Santa/St. Nick mistletoe, holly, snowmen, snow flakes, etc. everything but Jesus? Ahhh, commercialization — right? Well, then, why do churches have huge trees in their sanctuaries/foyer but no (or very small in comparison) Nativity Scenes?…

The religious authorities were upset because Jesus’ disciples didn’t wash their hands before eating. Seriously, that made it into the Bible? Mind you, this “handwashing” wasn’t as we do today; rather, it was a ritual of pouring water a certain number of times over each hand, in a certain order. No doubt the practice started…

When we, people of God, stand before a foreboding sea with an enemy at our heels, be reminded — look up — for there *is* a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Pray, support your standard bearer and move forward as instructed. Though they appear as giants before our…