A fun way for a family to celebrate Christmas in a non-secular way is to make Christian symbol ornaments to hang on the family Christmas tree. The first Chrismons TM were developed by Frances Kipps Spencer in 1957 at the Ascension Lutheran Church … Continue reading →
Hardback: 28 pages Publisher: B&H Kids (2013) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1-4336-8084-7 SRP: $12.99 Ages 4-8 Rating: Amy Parker asked a friend from Rwanda what was on his Christmas list. “Christmas list? What is that?” he wanted to know. In Rwanda, … Continue reading →
Yes, I know, poor Shakespeare’s line has been used and abused more times than his plays have been read, but at this time of year ‘To tree, or not to tree?‘ seems the right question to ask. our stores overflow … Continue reading →
“But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior.” Micah 7:7 While we set aside lawn rakes for snow shovels, pumpkins for pointsettas we usher in the Advent season – the season of waiting … Continue reading →
So what do we do about Santa Claus? It’s a question I am often asked by the moms whom I mentor. Here are some thoughts I’d like to share on the subject of Santa Claus: Unless you stay in your … Continue reading →
If there’s one thing in short supply these days, it’s hope. Politicians promise, but fail to deliver on their promises. Family members make commitments, but disappoint us. Terrorists strike with seeming impunity. Jobs are scarce, money is tight, and the … Continue reading →