Christmas Book Haul!
For the first time in several years, I didn’t get any fiction books for Christmas. BUT this year, my Christmas list included many non-fiction books, most of which are writing related—and I happened to get ALL of…
In the Manger ~ Part 5: Mary (Continued)
A dozen other parents stood around them, waiting to present their sacrifice to the Temple priest, and, therefore, their children to the Lord. Babes squalled, apparently growing as impatient with the wait as some of their parents.…
In the Manger ~ Part 3: The Shepherd
Abel groaned as he lowered his aging bones to sit on a boulder. He settled against the stone that years of wind had worn smooth, bracing his hands on knobby knees. A soft bleat met his ear…
In the Manger ~ Part 2: Joseph
I hope you’re enjoying this special Christmas story series! If you haven’t read Part 1 you can read it here! “It’s time. He’s coming.” “What? Now?” Joseph rushed to Mary’s side, wrapping an arm around her small…
In the Manger ~ Part 1: Mary
Mary clasped a dust covered hand over her swollen abdomen as the donkey stumbled on a rock in the road. She clutched the beast’s coarse mane with her other hand to steady herself. The firm sphere of…
