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Church altar with decorative lamps and star.

Christmas in Bethlehem

        The first time I visited Bethlehem more than 25 years ago, I expected to...
Sunlit forest path with golden rays

The End

The End. How can two little words—a total six letters—be so exhilarating and yet so...
Roast chicken with salad on wooden table.

Thanksgiving Traditions

The first Thanksgiving I ever celebrated away from home was 40 years ago when my...
Women conversing at convention booth with books

Chasing Success

(I shared these thoughts as a guest on the Seekerville blog for writers on October...
Autumn leaves with sunlight filtering through.

Autumn

Last Friday and Saturday, I got to do one of my very favorite things. My...
Large group in red shirts gathered outside.

Serving Like Jesus

Imagine your entire church congregation going on a mission trip together—men and women of all...
Desert landscape with rocky mountains at sunset.

Which Way?

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our lives had warning signs like the one in this...
Women gathered for a community group photo

“Clubbing” With My Friends

No, not  night clubs—BOOK clubs.  The very best kind. What better way to spend a...
Large family group posing outdoors together.

Family

I’ve just returned from a family reunion in the village in New York State where...
Model of ancient temple complex, detailed architecture.

Living Stones

Tomorrow, July 16, my Jewish friends and family members will commemorate one of the saddest...

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