Emmanuel – God is with us!
Enjoy this holy day with your family and friends. Remember Jesus the Christ Child left his throne in heaven to show us how much he loves us.
Continue reading →Seeing Christ in Christmas
In three days, we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Historically, we know that Jesus was not actually born on December 25. Nevertheless, this is the traditional day for us to celebrate the greatest gift of all, the … Continue reading →
God’s Indiscribable Gift
Have you ever given someone special a gift that you thought would delight them only to have them look at it questioningly, set it aside, and reach for the next one? Ouch! I sometimes wonder how God feels as he … Continue reading →
M is for Manger
When my daughter’s husband encouraged us to write a Christmas book for children, we accepted the challenge. My first thought was, “How can we make it different from other books that are already out there?” Christmas books are in high … Continue reading →
Light in the Darkness
I’m usually an optimistic person, but lately it’s become more and more difficult for me to muster any level of optimism as I read the newspaper or watch the evening news. Even my Facebook and Twitter feeds are not immune … Continue reading →
Mary, Did You Know?
During this time of Advent, I can’t help but think of Mary. As a mother, I relate more to her now than when I read the Christmas story as a child. Perhaps that’s why Mary, Did You Know? is one of my … Continue reading →