Two new babies joined our family this fall, little boy cousins born two months apart. And this Christmastime I can’t help but look at them and think about Mary’s baby boy–Jesus, the Son of God. When Bethlehem’s shepherds found a … Continue reading →
Every Christmas season I hear people say the holiday is all about family. We want to be with our families, make memories with them, buy them gifts, and express our love to them. It made me wonder why we put … Continue reading →
A fun topic to discuss with the children in your life is what it would be like to be a king. How would a king be treated? What kind of clothes would they wear. What kind of car might they … Continue reading →
One of my favorite stories to tell at this time of year is the Russian folktale, Babushka. I love it so much that last year about this time I began writing a screenplay of it. In May of this year, … Continue reading →
There is no better time than Christmas to involve your little ones in acts of kindness and service. Here are a few ideas to get you started! Ring a bell for the Salvation Army. No need to sign up with a group or … Continue reading →
Many of you may be familiar with the legend of the candy cane, but I did not know this story when I was raising my children. I wish I had—but now I can share the story with my grandkids. With … Continue reading →