The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what we have, which includes the kind of society that has made countless blessings possible. The warmth, security and generosity that many Americans experience during the holidays are not accidents or pure gifts of nature. In their tangible sense, ...

"Let there be light," said the voice opening scripture eons before he cried out, pushed out of his mother's womb. The light bringer brought light into the world in the middle of the dark of night and on the day he died, in the middle of the day, the world went dark. The light left, but returned ...

People criticize capitalism. A recent Axios-Generation poll says, "College students prefer socialism to capitalism." Why? Because they believe absurd myths. Like the claim that the Soviet Union "wasn't real socialism." Socialism guru Noam Chomsky tells students that. He says the Soviet Union ...

Well folks, another holiday season is upon us. It's the time of year when I like to put politics aside and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year. I also would like to admonish a safe travel if that’s part of your family and friends get-togethers. May the good Lord ...

For the last two months, I’ve pondered the importance of light, literally and metaphorically. On Nov. 2, daylight saving time ended and the clocks were set back by one hour. It’s not much; really, just one hour. But ever since, 6 p.m. has felt like midnight. I don’t remember acutely ...

I grew up with six siblings and two parents — nine people in all including me.  From our youth, our mom taught us that although Santa would make his annual journey to our house (providing certain conditions regarding good behavior were met), we should still participate in the generous spirit ...