That was easy for my grandson! Grandma bought him a laser tag set and he immediately opened the package. He recruited his sisters, who had their own presents, to play with him and his gift. At 13 years old, he received mostly “teenager gifts,” but the kid in him still wants to play. Grandma’s gift […]

We lived overseas for the past 15 years and weren’t always able to come home for Christmas. The last time we spent Christmas with family, in our own home; our daughter was still in college, she and my two sisters-in-law were single, and my mother-in-law lived with us. That means this Christmas will be different

With Christmas upon us it can be hard to find “the reason for the season.” Colorful lights and decorations adorn homes and businesses. Christmas trees are everywhere. Looking at the displays, the reason could be snowmen, cartoon characters, or may have something to do with Santa, elves and reindeer. Stores compete for your last dollar

…and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Having no mice is a good thing and after a busy day I don’t mind some peace and quiet, but it was too quiet in our place this Christmas. We have been in Beijing for 5 months and I stayed in

A Bethlehem businessman is talking with an angel as they stand in front of the stable: (Businessman) Poor little baby… (Angel) He is a King. (Businessman) I will build him a palace… (Angel) He has come to serve. (Businessman) Then let him serve me… (Angel) He is the Messiah. (Businessman) I will fight for his