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Words of the Week – A Few of My Favorite Things
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Words of the Week – A Few of My Favorite Things

Rev. Dr. Kelvin Calloway, Contributing WriterDecember 26, 2019

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11 What is it that makes Christmas, Christmas for you? I have learned along life’s way that there are different things for different people that make Christmas, Christmas. What makes Christmas for some, may not make Christmas, Christmas for others. Fruitcake and eggnog does it for me. When I was younger, it was mincemeat pie. For some, it is caroling and for others, it is the Christmas tree that makes Christmas, Christmas or gifts under the tree or keys to that new car, or new house. And then for others, Christmas ain’t Christmas without the one you love.

Lakers’ Young Core Face Adversity in Veterans’ Absence
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Lakers’ Young Core Face Adversity in Veterans’ Absence

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterJanuary 9, 2019

The Lakers’ young core consisting of Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart have spent the last seven games being forced to play without their centerpiece LeBron James and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. Over that span, the Lakers have gone 2-5 with their only wins coming over the Kings on Dec. 30 and the Mavericks on the road Monday, Jan. 7.