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 →
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 →
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 →
If you haven’t yet peeked inside Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, now is the time! Written for children under five, this new title- the third in the popular Snuggle Time series- is a padded cover board book containing thirteen poems that tell the story … Continue reading →
I first learned of the song Grown-Up Christmas List when I discovered this Amy Grant video. It tells the story of an adult talking to Santa Claus, reminding him of the childhood fantasies she used to share with him; but now she … Continue reading →
Now, where to place the nativity scene? I put my best nativity set on top of the piano out of reach of curious little hands. I also place a less expensive and less fragile set on the coffee table so … Continue reading →