Monthly Archives: January 2009

Consider two recent stories about our new president, Barack Obama. On January 24, the New York Times reported that, in an exchange with Eric Cantor, the Republican first mate in the House, the chief executive settled a difference of opinion … Continue reading →

“For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also … Continue reading →

Cesar Millan, National Geographic’s “Dog Whisperer,” has an article in the current issue of Parade Magazine entitled “What Your Pet Can Teach You.” Among other valuable life lessons he lists, “Celebrate every day.” The canine conjurer explains that “for a … Continue reading →

We Evangelicals have stowed the magi just as they should be showing up. Lot of confusion surrounding the wise guys: not kings, for openers; more like king-advisers and king-makers. Then there’s the number. Our older son gave his mom an … Continue reading →

This Sunday is Epiphany Sunday. Like Advent, it’s a sort of portmanteau feast that packs a couple of concepts into a single observance. (For the concept of “portmanteau,” see Lewis Carroll’s introduction to “The Hunting of the Snark.” For general … Continue reading →