Tag: Herod
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‘Twas Christmas Night

photo courtesy of Ian Borg on Unsplash ‘Twas the week before Christmas when all through the burg, folks were packed up and heading out because of the word of the current governor of Syria, Quirinias by name, who wanted a census taken for a very specific aim. To know who lived in his region, to…
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Lose A Little; Gain More

Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for kids. Their adult teeth erupt, unhinging the tiny cuspids and making their way into small mouths to begin another stage of growth. My kids always hesitated to tell me when they had loose teeth because I’d ask to see how wiggly the tooth was. My tendency…
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His Name Was Joe

Many people know men named Joe. It’s one of those names that brings to mind someone with a lot of personality, a solid character. Good ole’ Joe. I’ve had many Joes in my life through the years. When I was in fifth grade, Joey sat next to me and let me use his glasses because…