At Christmastime, I like to try to get my shopping and responsibilities done at least the week before Christmas, if not before. Try, being the key word. Some years it doesn’t happen. But the years it does are sweet because … Continue reading →
Around the world, families are preparing to celebrate Christmas, displaying Nativity scenes, and making precious memories with their families. But in many parts of the world, families can do none of that. They must follow Christ in secret, sometimes even … Continue reading →
Father. A title that evokes joy or sadness, blame or gratitude, depending on your personal experience. One thing it does not evoke is indifference. Four names of the Christ-child from the prophet Isaiah. And one of those names is Everlasting … Continue reading →
As Christmas nears, grandparents look for ways to share books with their grandchildren. Sometimes the children are near and visit often. Other times they are far away and visit at special times during the year – such as holidays. In … Continue reading →
At this time of year I enjoy reading fiction set around Christmas. The settings are lovely and the messages inspiring. Here are a few seasonal titles from Guardian Angel Publishing you might enjoy. A child’s story with illustrations, told from … Continue reading →
Book: Star! Stable! Saviour! Author: Cameron Semmens Illustrator: Rod Allen Hardback: 24 pages Publisher: Wombat Books, Australia, 2015 Language: English ISBN-13: 9781925139600 RRP: AUD $11.99 Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: ‘Witty and wordy, strange and absurd-y, truthful and fun for all the family: this is the Christmas story … Continue reading →