Merry Christmas, dear readers! May the warmth and joy of our Savior's birth surround you and your family this day and into the year to come. I will be back with regularly scheduled columns in January. God bless!
Month: December 2024
The Story No One Wanted
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings." You and I may not have a lot in common, but I'm guessing you (as well as I) know exactly where that quote comes from. It's spoken by Zuzu Bailey at the end of It's A Wonderful Life, the seminal Christmas classic starring Jimmy Stewart … Continue reading The Story No One Wanted
From Cradle to Grave
I admit sometimes, during this Christmas season, I can be a Grinch. It's not that I don't like Christmas. I do. But sometimes I just get overwhelmed with the sheer busyness of it all. The shopping, the get-togethers, the school performances, not to mention the church events and community outreach activities. They are all worthy … Continue reading From Cradle to Grave
The Woman Who Escaped Twice
Harriet Tubman has become synonymous with the Underground Railroad, her numerous trips to guide slaves to freedom during the late 1800's earning her the nickname "Moses." But did you know that Tubman herself escaped from slavery, not once, but twice? Harriet was born to enslaved parents in Maryland around the year 1822 (exact birth records … Continue reading The Woman Who Escaped Twice
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