Often times we think on what is true and good and the objective nature of both. However with beauty, we tend to view it subjectively because after all, beauty is…
The Beauty of Christmas
“The Little Lord Jesus Some Crying He Makes”: What Really Happened at Christmas (Told in Dr. Suessian Fashion)
“The Little Lord Jesus Some Crying He Makes”: What Really Happened at Christmas (Told in Dr. Seussian Fashion) By Paul Copan **Before reading the poem, you may want to read…
The First Christmas: Myths and Realities (Re-Post)
I. A Reality Check Here’s a true-false quiz: 1. Mary and Joseph had to travel as quickly as possible to Bethlehem because Mary could have given birth at any moment.…
Santa Claus – The Modern vs Historical Figure (Video)
Tim Kimberley joined us at Credo House for Coffee & Theology recently to dispel common myths around Santa Claus. If you like the movies which cover the “origin story” of your favorite…
Deep Songs of Christmas: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
It’s that time of year where deep theological songs about Jesus are allowed full access. If we pause and listen we just might allow the music at the mall to…
Should Christians Play Santa?
Some people will argue that playing Santa has many negative effects. I would like to respond to some of these objections: 1. Playing Santa takes away from the real meaning…
The Angel Gabriel
The Angel Gabriel Angels make a couple appearances in the Christmas story. The first is told by Luke: In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to…
Who Really was Santa Claus?
Who Really was Santa Claus? Many Christians ignore Santa. He is believed to have nothing to do with the “real” reason for Christmas. Much like the Easter bunny, Santa seems…
The Virgin Birth: Why It Is Important
The reality of the Virgin Birth has been affirmed by the church at least as far back as when the Gospels of Matthew and Luke were written. It is affirmed…
Too Cool for Christmas
We’re in the Christmas spirit at the Credo House. We probably have the world’s largest fake tree proudly decorated to the max inside. I’m not kidding, it’s over 20 feet…