A $20 Dollar Shine- A Christmas Story
After weeks of shopping, hanging ornaments, planning meals, and making arrangements for flights home, Christmas is finally here. The pressure, anxiety, and worry will soon be over. It’s so easy …
My Christmas Train
Before I could open the box my parents sat me down and told me that a neighbor boy’s father had been laid off and they couldn’t afford presents for my …
No Nativity, No Eucharist
Our living room is rarely used. It has become a place to go to make a quiet phone call, read or just get away from the noise and activity of …
A Giving Heart
The father was unemployed, the oldest child was ill, and every penny they had could hardly keep the family together. “Wouldn’t it be nice,” the preacher offered, “if the congregation …
Forgiveness, the Greatest Gift
In just a few weeks we will celebrate Christmas, and as we do we begin to experience the anticipation of the holiday. We look forward to being united with family …