Arthritis, asthma, cancer, and more. Research ongoing, especially on frankincense and myrrh in Cardiff, Wales.

What should we take away from the near-death of the the Buffalo Bills player?

140 people on a bus from Texas were dropped off outside Vice President Harris’ residence.

Twelve great poems for the 12 Days of Christmas. Mary Oliver, Jane Kenyon, Madeleine L’Engle and more — from the Englewood Review of Books.

Philip Yancey explores the swords mentioned in the birth and life of Jesus, who is our peace.

Christmas is Irrational: That’s Kind of the Point! Wes Granberg-Michaelson in Sojourners.

Is Mary’s portrayal a problem in an otherwise great movie, or is she the strength of the the Christmas classic?

The Reformation wasn’t very keen on Christmas — from Patheos

Franklin Graham attacks the pop-star for her affirming views of LGBTQ people.