It’s a wonderful time of year. It’s a frustrating time of year. Television advertisements, stores filled with toys galore, and the suggestion that we can never have enough “stuff” can create tension-filled holidays. In the true spirit of service that Christ called all … Continue reading →
Since the birth of my girls, each year I try to begin my Christmas preparations just a little bit sooner than I did the last. I have never been much of a procrastinator to begin with, but I find that by … Continue reading →
We’re only a week away from Thanksgiving and everyone’s talking about being thankful. It’s a good practice, but one we sometimes don’t let filter down to our kids. Let’s face it–kids can be kind of selfish. For that matter, so … Continue reading →
I grew up singing in the church with my family. Music was a big part of my world. I enjoyed all the little children’s songs that were taught to me in Sunday School, and by my parents. Let’s see if … Continue reading →
Everybody knows that Thanksgiving Day is set aside to reflect on those things we are thankful for, and everyone knows it is time to throw a great feast. But do we remember the events that lead up to the first … Continue reading →
Title: The First Christmas Author: Janice D. Green Illustrator: Violet Vandor Publisher: Honeycomb Adventures Press, LLC ISBN-13: 978-0-9836808-2-6 SRP: $9.95 Reviewed by: Diane Stortz Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Sometimes it’s good to slow down, especially at the holidays. … Continue reading →