I believe these stories capture the importance of prayer at Christendom’s Celebration of the Miracle of the first Christmas.The first occurred when General George S. Patton, commander during World War II, was faced with dire circumstances. The coming winter would again be brutal, and Patton’s army w...

I was six years old the first time I stayed up until midnight – or at least it was the first time I can remember staying up until midnight. According to my mother, as a baby, I was allergic to breast milk, cow’s milk and all formulas and it was several weeks before they figured out the only milk my ...

If Jesus had chosen to delay making His appearance as a baby until the present day, the story might read somewhat different in language and customs, but the heart of it would beat the same. Indulge me, if you please, and let me explain my thoughts.The 2024 birth announcement of God in the flesh woul...

The Fed EX and UPS delivery drivers and I have become best buddies and graduated to first name basis relationships in the last few days as I have vent...

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial by the late Publisher/Editor Sammy J. Franklin has appeared in this newspaper in every Christmas issue for dec...

Several years ago, I learned of a contemporary preacher from Atlanta named Louie Giglio with Passion Church and Passion Ministries. At that time, we (...