The Jesse Tree December 22 of Advent: The Angel and Heavenly Host A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (2:8-14): “Now there were shepherds in that… Read more “December 22 of Advent: The Angel and Heavenly Host”

Funding for CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, ran out in September, 2017. Congress established funding in 2015 for two years, and everyone expected that a bill… Read more “What’s Up With CHIP?”

FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, has good news and bad news to report on the Free Speech front on college campuses. The good news… Read more “Progress for Free Speech on College Campuses, But More Still Needed”

The Jesse Tree December 21 of Advent: Bethlehem A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Micah (5:1-4a): “But you, Bethlehem-Ephratha least among the clans of Judah,… Read more “December 21 of Advent: Bethlehem”

The Jesse Tree December 20 of Advent: John the Baptist A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (1:39-45, 57-66): “During those days Mary set out and… Read more “December 20 of Advent: John the Baptist”

By now you’ve heard of the claim that Pope Francis is planning a change to the translation of the Lord’s Prayer. Apparently, he doesn’t like the line,… Read more “Pope Francis to Change the Lord’s Prayer! Oh, My!”

The Jesse Tree December 19 of Advent: Zechariah & Elizabeth A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (1:5-25): “In the days of Herod, King of Judea,… Read more “December 19 of Advent: Zechariah & Elizabeth”

The Jesse Tree December 18 of Advent: Joseph A Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew (1:18-25): “Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came… Read more “December 18 of Advent: Joseph”

Around this time of year, often trotted out are claims that Christians adopted December 25 as the celebration of Jesus’ birthday to counter the pagan celebrations of… Read more “Is Christmas a Converted Pagan Holiday?”

The Jesse Tree December 17 of Advent: Mary A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (1:26-38): “In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from… Read more “December 17 of Advent: Mary”