Claus Man or Cross Man
January 11, 2020
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Christmas as a child was a day that I spent the year waiting for. It was even better than my birthday because everyone was celebrating. There was good food the whole day instead of just at dinner. There was always something exciting...
The Innkeeper’s Son (2)
December 15, 2019
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The colours of dawn streaked the sky in hues of pink, blue and mauve. A cool, gentle breeze tousled the trees and birds twittered softly. Not a voice could be heard as Benjamin shifted silently off his mat. Eli was gone....
The Innkeeper’s Son (1)
December 10, 2019
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Eli blindly tossed the straw around on the musty floor of the stable completely oblivious to the lowing of the cattle around him. A hen or two skittered around him as the dust stirred and swirled in the air. Eli worked vigorously,...
Making Christmas Special
December 20, 2018
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Christmas! That word just looks magical even in an ordinary font! What do you think of when you see that word? For me, it’s lights sparkling, the smell of a Christmas tree, red, felt stockings, nativity sets, church services, mince pies, shopping...
13 and Pregnant!
December 12, 2018
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A pregnant, unmarried teenager. That’s enough to cause a scandal. And not a teen about to finish school. Oh no! Let’s estimate a girl somewhere between 13 and 16. Some of us had our children when we were young – maybe as...