It seems that every year there are some who post on social media and / or write letters berating the celebration of Christmas on December 25, and decrying its “paganism.” I understand the various ancient pagan rituals that “predated” but seem to be attached to Christmas....
Faith
Why are so many Christians weak in faith? Why did Jesus say, “When I come will I find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). One answer is so simple that we are apt to dismiss it as spiritually infantile. We expect it to be...
Doranne Laverne Searfoss was born on July 22nd, 1932, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Victor and Mary Searfoss. Not long after, the couple separated. Mary took their two children and moved in with her mother. When Grandma decided it was too difficult to care for...
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). A Child is...
“Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare you [state your case] that you may be justified” (Isaiah 43:26). Looking over my sermon notes from 2003-2004, it’s easy to tell when I was battling with back pain, because my handwriting is hard to...