by Chris Wiles | Dec 23, 2009 | Advent
They’d been adrift for days. Plans, it seems, have their own unique way of crumbling, like the exterior of the B-17 bomber over the pacific. His name was Eddie Rickenbacker, and his mission was to deliver a message to General MacArthur who was somewhere in New... by Chris Wiles | Dec 22, 2009 | Advent
Maybe this post is too little too late, but it seems like every time I sign onto Facebook there’s a half dozen posts and/or “status” updates from Christian friends urging fellow Facebook-o-philes to “keep Christ in Christmas.” This is usually the same crowd that... by Chris Wiles | Dec 21, 2009 | Advent
The song above is “Fairytale of New York,” originally written by The Pogues but ably covered by Dustin Kensrue on last year’s Christmas album The Good Night is Still Everywhere. The differences between the two versions is quite palpable – The Pogues’... by Chris Wiles | Dec 19, 2009 | Advent
The fourth and traditionally final candle to be lit on the Advent wreath is the Angels’ candle. While angels appear throughout scripture, Luke’s gospel uniquely describes the praise of the angels over the birth of Jesus. Last week we look at the... by Chris Wiles | Dec 16, 2009 | Advent
FYI: Today’s post contains nudity. If that sort of thing bothers you, today might be a good day to sit things out. Today’s artist is Ed Knippers. His massive, wall-sized paintings are said to be breathtaking (I’ve yet to have the privilege of seeing...
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