Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if …
Christmas in Australia!
I couldn’t resist posting this video from world renowned Australian photographer, Ken Duncan. While his voice leaves a lot to be desired, I hope you enjoy his photos of my amazing country!
Merry Christmas!
Ken Duncan Christmas In Australia from Mountain High Media on Vimeo.…
12 Pearls of Christmas: Slow Down, Pray & Give Thanks
All Decked Out For Christmas
by Maureen Lang
One of the reasons so many of us love the holiday season is that it’s just so…pretty! Twinkling lights, shiny ornaments, packages that glisten with bows and fancy wrapping. Our houses are trimmed with wreaths and glowing trees, and the neighborhood lights up the night with strands of icicles and glimmering reindeer.
Even we get decked out for the holidays! Chances are most of us will attend at least one party this season, and if we don’t usually don clothing or jewelry with a bit of sparkle, now’s the time to take …
12 Pearls of Christmas: Wondrous Mystery
Holy. Holy. Holy is the Lord. The familiar catch of breath. The sting in the eyes. And the tears begin to flow with the falling rain. Or do the tears fall with the flowing rain. What is it in these words that I whisper that wrenches at my heart so? Why does Mary’s prayer touch the core of my being, so many centuries after it was spoken?
I think it must be because I know that she was just a girl, just a human being, with a woman’s heart like my own. And so, when I …
Author Alert ~ Graham Garrison
Melissa Willis, writing for The Christian Manifesto had this to say about the story ~ “What set it apart from many books in the Christian fiction genre is its honesty.”
Hero’s Tribute is available now from Kregel. Check out the synopsis below:~
Much admired for his athletic ability, military service, and community work, local hero Michael Gavin is dying from cancer. When he asks a sports …