Excuse me, but is this my gift? Our grandsons Jackson (10) and his brother Weston (9) were opening their Christmas presents from us. We had been informed that they would both really appreciate gift cards from Amazon. Not having any legitimate Amazon boxes for the cards, Joanie used a couple of empty tea bag […]
Archive | December, 2013
The Gift
The memory is still fresh … even after thirty-nine years. For almost a month before Christmas I lived in the glow of a gift’s anticipated reception. I knew it was a gift my son wanted but assumed was too expensive. And the cost in 1974 dollars put some strain on the holiday budget […]
Is It Time To Pray Now?
A Blog for Parents Two vital questions for parents: Do you pray daily for your children? What do you pray when you pray? Parenting carries multiple responsibilities. We are to love, care for, provide for, guide, encourage, set boundaries, teach personal responsibility and pass on our faith. Not an easy agenda in the best […]
God In The Neighborhood
God In The Neighborhood “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” John 1:14 New Living Translation The Word became flesh, moved into the neighborhood and stayed. And oh, […]
The Cast of Christmas
Keep the spotlight on the central figure The stage is crowded with the cast of Christmas. There’s Clarence earning his wings … Charlie Brown and his single-ornament needle-less tree … Frosty being chased through town by local law enforcement … Ebenezer Scrooge turning his life around … George Bailey and his Christmas bailout … Rudolph […]
But Wait … There’s More!
But wait … there’s more! Who hasn’t seen it. While yawning your way through one of your favorite Christmas movie reruns a smiling, energetic man in a chef’s hat appears. And has he got a deal for you! It begins with a Watzui titanium kitchen knife with jewel-encased handle studded with tanzanite chips. He demonstrates […]