Joy to the Grieving World
How many of us miss Christmas, but not just Christmas, how many of us miss the joy of following the real star of Christmas…
The Bright Morning Star
This promise confronted me with a choice. There was only one treasure I wanted - our son, Mark. Since I knew…
Loving My Prodigal
While others eagerly anticipate the arrival of long-distance family members with hopes of recreating the simple joys of Christmas traditions, some…
Speaking of Melt Downs
The Star of Bethlehem, well, we don’t know if it was a star, a comet, or even an angel. But whatever it was, it led the Magi to Bethlehem…
A Sigh of Relief
The baby is born, mother and father breathe a sigh of relief and revel in the glory of this newborn son, wrapping Him in “swaddling clothes”, and placing Him in a…
It’s Christmas, How’s Your Stress Level?
Family problems? Join the Holy family. Imagine your 15-year-old daughter (or daughter-in-law-to-be) standing at your bedroom door and stuttering, "Mom…
Keeper of the Stars
About a month after the death of our son, Mark, we traveled to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for our annual extended family…