Christmas is supposed to be a time of “peace on earth” and, thankfully, it still is, but this joyful season has its detractors – such as those who promulgate the idea that Christmas was founded on a pagan feast. Is this true?
Author Archives: Susan Brinkmann
Good Parenting Gets the Credit it Deserves
The mother of a man who tried to break into an Ohio store is getting the credit she deserves after making her son apologize for the crime and pay for the damages.
Does the Use of Holly Come From the Druids?
While it’s true that the Druids once believed holly had magical powers, the use of this ancient evergreen on special occasions does not derive from any group in particular.
American Girl Promotes Transitioning to Girls
Backlash is mounting against the American Girl doll brand after it began marketing a book encouraging gender change to girls ages three to 12 years.
Is Santa a Pagan Concept?
KV writes: “Is it ok for me as a Catholic Christian to give gifts with pictures of Santa Claus on them? … I am concerned that I would be promoting pagan worship if I gave gifts with Santa images on them. Is this the case, or am I being too scrupulous?”
Psychic Sees Deceased Daughter
ES writes: “I have a friend who lost her daughter to cancer. She was going to be 13 years old the past May. The father sells cookware for a living. One day, he went in to see his boss and the boss’ wife happened to be in the office. Even though she knew nothing about the death of his daughter, she told him: ‘Senor Flores, I see a girl next to you leaning into your shoulder. Who is she?’ . . .
Are Christmas Trees Condemned in the Bible?
Believe it or not, the idea that Christmas trees were condemned in the Bible is a very common criticism of this beloved tradition. But is there any merit to this claim?
What is Karma?
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BB asks: “What exactly is karma and where did this concept originate?”
Trust Me Prayer
We had so many requests for this prayer after reading it on radio this morning that we are posting the text here: Read the rest…
FDA Sued for Approving Chemical Abortion Drugs
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In the first lawsuit of its kind, four national medical associations and four doctors who work with pregnant and post-abortive women are suing the federal government for illegally approving chemical abortion drugs that harm women and girls.
