Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.…
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone…
By Bonnie Fair This was going to be the year I grabbed Christmas by the horns. I started early. The Douglas-fir with its scent of fresh pine just right was purchased and decorated before the turkey was carved and consumed. Boxes from…
I hadn’t looked forward to Christmas since my sweet Mama went to be with Jesus in 2005. She was the true glue of our family, giving the holidays those special touches only a mother could give. It was a struggle…
By Sherma-Jacqueline Felix During this time of year, a lot of people think about traditions. My family does as well. When my daughter was younger, one of her favorite traditions was to be able to stay up until midnight, so…