Coffee On the Porch: 12/15/20
Tag: real meaning of christmas
The Light Shines On In the Darkness
Right now, in the garage of Fire Station #6 in Livermore, California, there’s a small, pear-shaped light bulb illuminating this Christmas Eve. That’s not really a spectacular, I suppose. There’s probably a light bulb burning in every fire station the country, this Christmas Eve. Until I tell you one more thing: That same lightbulb has […]
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Jesus Ruins Christmas
A Christmas song from the great David Wilcox. Basically, what would happen if you imagined that Jesus’ entry into the Temple took place during, say, this very week during Christmastime, at a shopping mall near you. Same story, really. Same. Exact. Story. Which is what makes it brilliant. Listen here: Lyrics here. Available as a […]
Read MoreHow Is “Santa Is White” the Most Controversial thing Megyn Kelly Said?
I’ve stayed out of this whole mess as long as I can. But it’s about a week later, and folks are still talking about FOX New’s Megyn Kelly, and her statement that “Santa is white.” It’s been covered. It’s been dissected. Lot’s of other folks have opined a lot of things. What’s got me flummoxed […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas, Everybody
http://vimeo.com/51786712 For all the UMC drives me mad, I’m Methodist to my core, and so thankful that our church puts out messages like this during the holy-days. Merry Christmas, everybody. Related articles War on Advent (sandystrachan.wordpress.com) The REAL War Against Christmas (jaybsnyder.com) Christmas or Stressmas? (moremoneymorechoices.wordpress.com) How to have a happy holiday without spending big […]
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