We have a brand new addition to our family! A shiny-new, still under warranty, granddaughter. Her name is Katherine Rose. Big blue eyes, curly dark hair, she’s a perfect little bundle of joy! She’s our third grandchild and we are truly blessed.
I’ve written and rewritten this post trying to get across some deep spiritual teaching [...]
When our children were younger, a friend and I were commiserating about how hard it was to find a babysitter on Valentine’s Day. We both agreed that even if you were able to get a sitter, the wait time at restaurants on that particular evening took up half of your night! My friend shared with [...]
By Dana Curtin
We have come to the last, and most special candle in our Advent wreath. This Sunday we will light the white candle in the center, known as the “Christ Candle.” This candle is also referred to as the “Candle of Love.”
As your family lights each candle leading up to this one, remind them [...]
by Debbs Hammett
Our Savior and King has come! “This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate.”
(Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol)
At this time of year when we try, yet again, to explain the real meaning behind Christmas, we may wonder if anything we say to our [...]
By Dana Curtin
This Sunday we will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent by lighting the purple candle known as the Angel’s candle. This candle symbolizes peace. Only one candle remains unlit on our wreath, the center candle. As your family gazes at the light from the four lit candles, let it remind you that we [...]
by Alesa Campbell
During the Christmas season many years ago, I gave my students color sheets with holiday themes on them. I gave them Santa pictures, reindeer to color, Christmas trees, candy canes, snow men, snow flakes, gifts and ornaments. One day I gave them a color sheet of a nativity scene (this was back when [...]
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