by S J Thompson | Dec 24, 2023 | Blog
Christmas is a time to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. The story of Christ’s birth is narrated in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in the Bible. Born in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago, Jesus entered the world not as a king in a palace, but in humble...
by S J Thompson | Dec 17, 2023 | Blog
Introduction: As we stand on the threshold of the final week of the year, there’s a profound sense of closure and hope in the air. This pivotal moment not only calls for reflection but also invites us to infuse Christ’s mission of hope into the lessons...
by S J Thompson | Dec 10, 2023 | Blog
The familiar adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” has echoed through our lives, offering solace in the face of external bullying. Yet, as we navigate the complex journey from childhood to adulthood, we realize that the...
by S J Thompson | Dec 3, 2023 | Blog
As I’ve journeyed through the various stages of parenthood, I’ve come to appreciate the depth and wisdom embedded in the saying my mother used to share: “When your children are small, they step on your toes, and when they are grown, they step on your...
by S J Thompson | Nov 26, 2023 | Short Stories
INTRODUCTION The following story is a true story. When I was a girl, my grandmother would tell us stories from her childhood and I remember hearing this one in her own words. Time dimmed the memory of all the details in the story, so imagine my delight as I was going...