Notes About a Non-Western Christmas
Friday, December 25th, 2009Charlie Brown’s tree was a Sequoia comparatively.
Charlie Brown’s tree was a Sequoia comparatively.
I had such a good idea. A couple of years ago, a good friend gave an advent calendar to my children as a present. We really enjoyed opening all the little packages, and the thrill of the countdown to Christmas. Each day came with a devotion from scripture. Why not have one made that we [...]
This morning, BEFORE my alarm sounded, (sigh) my eight-year-old daughter woke me. It wasn’t the normal, “Mom…I had a bad dream,” or “Mom, can I watch a movie,”…no…it was vomit. The lovely sound of a very healthy gag reflex.
I jumped out of bed, sure that I was going to find the place grotesque [...]