In the Lord I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain; For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string To shoot in darkness at…
By Kristen Wells Les Miserables ~ a beautiful and poignant book that became an unforgettable musical. I remember seeing the play for the first time in 7th grade. I still have the shirt I bought from that performance! It captivated…
Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ~ “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” “The function of…
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town…
By Katie Heid A grueling journey. Cramped sleeping spaces. Inadequate lodging. Boorish houseguests. A steady stream of visitors. This isn’t a narrative of a modern day holiday celebration, but rather a snapshot of the first Christmas two thousand years ago…