Millions of born-again, blood-bought Christians are going to be celebrating Christmas again this year under the impression that it is about the birth of Jesus Christ. A vast majority of those same Christians would balk in horror if they were told that Christmas had nothing to do with Jesus’ birth—but…
Paul Derengowski, ThM It is now the day after Christmas and the insanity—more like, ungodliness—of it all is about to cease—at least until next September, when it all starts to ramp up again. Now comes all the long lines at all the retail stores where all of those “perfect” gifts…
Paul Derengowski, ThM The writer of the Book of Hebrews, who is frequently thought to have been the Apostle Paul, wrote the following about Jesus Christ’s sacrifice: For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens;…
Paul Derengowski, ThM Yes, that’s right. The Holy Days are upon us, as many of us get caught up in hanging Christ Mass lights on our houses, erecting Christ Mass trees in our living rooms, and finding that perfect gift to give to someone we love, instead of to Christ…
Paul Derengowski, ThM Two thousand and sixteen years ago — add one year for each year this article remains posted after publication and another Christmas passes — Jesus Christ hung on a Roman cross to pay the sin debt owed to God. The last thing Jesus said, before bowing his…
Paul Derengowski, ThM Here we go again; another day after Thanksgiving madness sale by most retail stores around the country that is actually, now, taking place the day of Thanksgiving! Merchants peddling their wares at so-called amazing “discounts” and using the Thanksgiving—really Christmas—holiday to do it. It almost makes a…
Paul Derengowski, ThM In five days, it will be Christmas, a least for some. To others, all the commercialism has pretty much wiped out what Christmas has been projected to be, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. Lately, much clamor and insistence has been raised for some that Christ be…