I celebrated Christmas with my piano teacher organization and piano students this past week. As the designated “Games Person,” one of the activities we do is figure out our “Elf Name.” Mine is “Angelic Angel Ears”. Some of the funnier ones have been “Sprinkle Twinkle Toes,” “Sprarkle McJingles,” and “Perky Jolly Holly.” When I met my husband, Dave, I …
Her circumstances should have given her anxiety, deep concern, and fear of open rejection from family and friends. She was so very young and pregnant. Facing an untenable situation, she goes to her elderly cousin, Elizabeth’s house, perhaps to hide from the cruel, hateful words of others, maybe to find support and encouragement. From the moment Mary entered the …
As a young mother, I enjoyed a close relationship with my dad, who lived over 12 hours away from me. I would pick up the phone and call him at his office. My heart would swell with joy and importance as he would say to me each time, “Let me shut my office door so I can focus on our …
Did you know that we are to imitate Christ? I first learned about this during a Kid’s Club that I attended as a child. The speaker was talking about the silversmith who refines silver by removing the impurities. When the silver is refined completely, the silversmith can see himself in the reflection of the pure silver. In the same way, …
