The year 2012 ended on a sad note. Strong storms pounded the east coast, destroying homes and entire communities, leaving many families without homes before the holidays. More sadness and tragedy followed as precious little children and devoted teachers lost … Continue reading →
Though you have not seen him you love him…believe him and are filled with inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1Peter 1:8 Red and green stockings dangle empty below four red blocks, carefully centered upon my back-lit mantle. The Christmas story framed between two brass angels, … 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 →
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 →
I don’t know a person who at some time in their lives was not afraid of the dark. Even if one isn’t normally afraid when the lights go out, if they were lost in a dark, unfamiliar place and couldn’t … Continue reading →
As I put my sweet baby boy to bed this evening, I was thanking the Lord for Caleb’s precious little life, and what a blessing he is to me. I was also giving thanks to the Lord for his birth … Continue reading →