There is a story I want to share for this season—It is said that long ago, in Persia, there ruled a wise and good king. He loved his people greatly. He wanted to know about their lives and hardships more fully. So often times, he dressed in the clothes of an ordinary worker or even as a beggar, and went to the homes of common folks—even some of the poorer. No one, whom he visited, initially though...

The church drama group was practicing for a presentation of the nativity scene on Sunday, but the baby could not come for the rehearsal. Somehow, everything seemed a little off without him, so said the actors in the Christmas Play.Sadly, this is a parallel to what happens in our culture anyway. Christ becomes a symbol for the season, but festivities go on without Him. At least that is so for many....