Advent Book
By Jeremy Silvernail Page 1Advent Week 3 Mary bounced with the donkey’s stride, She sighed as she looked at her belly - so wide! She was proud she was going to be a mommy, But…
Tag: Advent & Christmas
The Journey
If, as it is said, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step then He has done so much more to find us, to reclaim us. The rescue mission began when we…
The Toy Store
By Hannah Skipper The big Teddy Bear sat on the top shelf like a king. His caramel brown fur was fluffed to perfection and a splendid red bow was tied around his neck. Everything was dark…
A Christmas Carol (1984) Movie Review
By Nathan Stone Movies have had a parasitic relationship to literature from practically the film medium’s beginning. George Méliès took A Trip to the Moon with Jules Verne in 1902. Edison created a Frankenstein in…
Prepare for the King
By Amanda Pizzolatto It began with a prophecy uttered long ago Bringing hope to a people that fell from grace That the Son of God would come to Earth And not only show us…
And All Of Us Prepared the Feast…
This is a lot more thigh than I’m comfortable showing, I thought as I changed into my work uniform. It’s Christmas 2018. I was working as a waiter at a Christmas feast put on at…
Theophanies
Wise men came from the eastThey travelled from afar.They knew the way and where to go –God led them by a star.God often sends a messengerIf there’s something to tell,So shepherds, Joe and MaryAll encountered…
Christmas Choirs
Oh listen, listen, how the bells doth ringEchoing over the blankets of winter’s stingLike a single candle flickering in the nightGiving off some hope, warmth and lightBurn bright, burn long, and send incense up aboveLike…
An Elegy for Puppets: Remembering a Christmas Craftsman
In November 2021, I was asked to write freelance articles on the advent wreath’s four candles. Traditionally, these candles represent hope, peace, joy, and love. Each of these themes is central to Christmas, and more…
Twelve Days of Yuletide
On the first day of Yuletide, my uncle gave to me an evil golden Ring.On the second day of Yuletide, my uncle gave to me two glowing eyes and an evil golden Ring. On the third day of…