Have you ever longed for words to express what a true friend means to you and find yourself speechless? We spill out words all day long without a thought, so why the struggle. Maybe for fear the feelings won't be mutual in return and your heart has been sifted grain to many times. Even as …
Christmas Night [part five]
Mary looks into the face of the baby. Her son. Her Lord. His Majesty. She can't take her eyes off him. Somehow Mary knows she is holding God. So this is he. She remembers the words of the angel,"His kingdom will never end." She touches the face of the infant-God. How long was your journey! [Mary's …
The First Christmas [part four]
There were paths leading from both sides of the inn down the side of the cliff. In front, as on the bow of a big ship, there was the entrance to the cave, which had been carved out a long time ago. Joseph paused to light his small lamp, then led the donkey inside. He turned …
The Arrival [part three]
"Jerusalem," Joseph said, pointing. The wonderment of what Mary saw caused her nausea to fade. Her eyes lost the glazed look. She had heard her father describe this place when she was a little girl. Joseph opened his mouth to speak, but what his eyes saw paralyzed his tongue. It was a thing to see. …
“The Journey” [part two]
In the morning, with the sun still behind the Mountains of Moab, Joseph arose, adjusted his tunic, and fed the animal. He worked quietly,adjusting and balancing the goatskin and food bag, before awakening his wife, Mary. He felt such enormous compassion for this girl, but couldn't explain it...... Joseph was a medium-sized man with deep …
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