Solomon’s Goblets

All King Solomon’s goblets were gold, and all the household articles in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Nothing was made of silver because silver was considered of little value in Solomon’s days. (1 Kings 10:21—NIV) With the crown came...

From Bitter to Blessed

Names in the Bible have meaning, reflecting parents’ hope for the child or a character trait. So, you may ask, “Why in Jesus’s day were so many girls named Mary which means bitterness or disappointment?” At that time, there was expectation the Messiah would soon be...

Why Candy Canes Have Stripes

I don’t know why candy canes have stripes. Finding the origin is impossible. Stories contradict each other, each claiming they are The Authority on candy cane stripes. But YOU can be the authority on candy canes stripes by answering these questions. 1.The candy canes’...

Candy Cane’s Secret

Winter of 1670 Cologne Cathedral Cologne, Germany. It was a bitterly cold winter. Everyone suffered, but homeless waifs suffered the most. Abused, they wandered the streets, begging for food, looking for shelter. Risking his job, the choirmaster took pity on them,...

The Christmas Tree

Before Bibles were common, to explain abstract concepts to illiterate people, teachers and priests made their Bible lessons visual, associating them with food. Paradise Trees were placed in homes as part of the December24th celebration of the Feast of Adam and Eve....

Hard to Believe but True

Suppose your 13-year-old daughter announces, “I’m pregnant. And the father is God.” Mary’s parents would understand if you had doubts. So would Joseph—not to mention his parents and the entire village. No one believed her. There was a strong possibility she could be...