Monthly Archives: January 2020
How the internet influences the joy of antique book and Bible collecting written by Donald Brake Nov 20, 2019 Lewisville, Texas: At the recent annual convention of the International Society of Bible Collectors in Boston, the author presented a paper acknowledging the changing world of antiquarian book collecting while at the same time lamenting the new reality. In the hey-day of financial wizards and multimillionaires of the nineteenth century, wealthy men began to invest in opulent collections of rare books…..
Joseph: the unappreciated participant in the Christmas pageant written by Donald Brake Dec 11, 2019 LEWISVILLE, TX: With grace and humility, Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary, laid aside personal humiliation and embraced Mary’s version of her pregnancy. While Mary gets most of the attention in the Christmas pageant, Joseph’s faith in God and love for his bride has made him a father of all fathers—a saint indeed. Joseph stared through the vine-laced lattice awning at the stars blanketing the…..
Mary’s story: Traveling to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus written by Donald Brake Dec 18, 2019 LEWISVILLE, TX: In the event promised by prophets of old, a young, exhausted Mary with straw stuck in her hair, serenaded by the Angels of heaven awaited the birth of her firstborn, Jesus. There was no Santa Claus, no reindeers and no Douglas Fir; just a blessed woman fulfilling her role in God’s divine purpose in world redemption. Mary had been adamant: bad…..
A Review of Netflix’s TV series, Messiah – the story of a prophet written by Donald Brake Jan 9, 2020 LEWISVILLE, TX: Netflix’s ten-part TV series, Messiah is related to the Bible as much as the film Noah—almost nothing at all. Rather, it is a story of a mysterious prophet fearlessly proclaiming a message to unite the world in love and peace. One writer summed up the storyline: Messiah explores the lines among religion, faith, and politics. It chronicles the…..
Today in the city of David a Savior is born; Jesus the Christ written by Donald Brake Dec 24, 2019 LEWISVILLE TX: In the fourth watch of the night, Mary nudged Joseph. He moaned and rolled farther from her. She poked him sharply in the ribs. “It’s time, Joseph!” This time he sat bolt upright. “Tonight? In a stable? I thought perhaps in a few days I could secure better lodging …” Mary cut him off. “No, now! The baby is…..
