Figured I should do a Christmas entry of some sort So here's a holiday link: Four Christmas Topics by Lee Strobel. Questions answered include When was Jesus born?, Is the virgin birth credible?, Did Christianity copy earlier myths?, and What was the Christmas Star?. The answers for the first three are decent, though Strobel's (really Hugh Ross') attempted answer to the last one seems like a stretch to me; there's no reason why the star had to be a natural phenomenon. A decent article nonetheless.

(The image on the right is by Lu Lan of China, and is part of the Asian Christian Art Association Nativity Gallery.)

Other Christmas related links:

• The Real Christmas Story – Hint: It's not about busy malls, annoying inlaws or giftwrapped socks.
• Holiday Depression – Is it common? – Depression is a growing problem, and perhaps moreso at holiday time.
• Video: Does Christmas celebrate the birth of merely a man? – The Da Vinci Code says yes; knowledgeable people know that was never claimed by Christians.
• TheLife.com Chat Room – Bored or lonely? Check out TheLife's chat room, there will probably be people in there!