In the small, rural town of Lalibela, Ethiopia, you can find what some people call the Eighth Wonder of the World: an amazing complex of intricate churches carved entirely of the native rock in the ground. And the reason behind their construction was based on a mystical vision in response...
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If you’ve studied the work of G. K. Chesterton, you’ve probably also come across Hilaire Belloc. Both were Catholic (Chesterton converted, Belloc was raised Catholic), and lived in early 20th century England. They were good friends and worked on various projects together. Though he is not as well...
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“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” an exasperated Charlie Brown exclaims. “Sure, Charlie Brown,” Linus reassures him, “I can tell you what Christmas is all about.” And then Linus famously recites Luke 2.8-14, part of the biblical Christmas story. It’s just seven verses....
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