Happy Chanukah

Happy Chanukah to all of our Jewish friends! Here are a couple of classics:

Adam Sandler:


My Menorah:

A Testimony to God's Grace

Dr. Jim Rosscup is a professor at The Master's Seminary.  Early in 2008 he lost his wife of 51 years.  In this chapel address, he shares some of the lessons he's learned, and its worth a listen.

45:42 minutes: Original audio source (12_01_2009 Jim Rosscup.mp3

R.C. Sproul: Is Christmas a Pagan Ritual?

R.C. Sproul, Is the Celebration of Christmas a Pagan Ritual?

While the New Testament doesn't require that we celebrate Christmas every year, I certainly see nothing wrong with the church's entering into this joyous time of celebrating the Incarnation, which is the dividing point of all human history. Originally, it was intended to honor, not Mithras or any of the other mystery religion cults, but the birth of our King.

What is the origin of the stories of Jolly Ol' Saint Nick?

Mark Driscoll posted on the origins of Santa Claus last year. Clicky-clicky.

Birth Control?

Dr. Michael Grisanti's paper to the 2009 National Evangelical Theological Society meeting, "Birth Control and the Christian: Recent Discussion and Basic Suggestions," is available online.