Author Archives: Annie

One Christmas, the adults in our family decided that we would draw family names instead of gifting individuals. The gifts to be exchanged were to be a household gift, not specific for either spouse but rather something that could be … Continue reading →

What is it about this “God baby,” born in a manger 2,000 years ago that inspires Christians to worship and incites the world to hate?  The world and even many Christians, don’t understand the connection between the lowly birth in a manger … Continue reading →

Tonight, we went to our church’s annual Christmas Eve candlelight communion service. This service has always been very special to me; something that our family always did together.  This evening, at the candlelight service, instead of handing me the customary white … Continue reading →

  My grandson is three years old and terrified of mixing bowls! Recently, when he had a stomach virus, his Mama handed him a big glass mixing bowl to throw up in.  The next week, when she got the (now washed … Continue reading →

    Today, I’ve got on my comfortable shoes.  They aren’t pretty, they’re raggedy and worn thin.  Probably because I put them on every day and rely on them when I have serious walking to do. My Bible should feel the same … Continue reading →

  The year that I was in 4th grade, my Dad had been laid off from the glass plant where he worked. Noticing that we’d been having cereal for supper a couple of nights a week, I was worried that … Continue reading →

Throughout the holiday season, Christians remind each other, ‘remember the reason for the season’. We see it on buttons, cards, posters, stationary and tracts.  Stop for a moment and think about that holiday greeting. What IS the reason for the … Continue reading →

Today, I was so MAD that I thought I would just blow UP!  Rarely do I get this angry, but, there it was.  Usually, I can keep a tight rein on my temper, but, mercy, today was an especially rough … Continue reading →

My grandson, a preschooler, went to play on the playground after eating his hamburger. After running out the door to the extravagant play facility, he just stopped and stood still. Then he came back inside and sat down with a … Continue reading →

A few years ago, while visiting out of town, I was at a church that used white grape juice instead of the traditional red for the rite of communion. I fought the overwhelming urge to stand up, wave my arms and shout, … Continue reading →