He came out of nowhere. We were keeping watch over our herds, making sure that no sheep were missing and that nothing got to them. All kinds of things lurk in the night, wild cat, wolves, and bandits, unseen dangers as the sheep walked about in the dark. It’s our job to protect them. Every … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: the Shepherds
Christmas in Their Shoes: Joseph
When Mary first returned from visiting Elizabeth, it was hard not to notice that something was different. For one there was a bulge at her midsection. Then there was her story that she had been visited by an angel from Yahweh and that what obviously was a child had been conceived by the Spirit of … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: Joseph
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Christmas in Their Shoes: Mary
If you told me a few years ago that I would be living in Egypt fleeing for my son’s life, I would have thought you were telling a crazy story about someone else. In fact, if you had told me any of what has happened I would have thought you were nuts. It all started … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: Mary
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Christmas in Their Shoes: Elizabeth
When Zechariah first came out of the Temple unable to speak, I have to admit it was a terrifying moment in our relationship. We have been married for a very long time, and with that we have tried several times to have a child. It had been determined after several failed attempts that I was … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: Elizabeth
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Christmas in Their Shoes: Zechariah
After hours of waiting I finally heard the shrill sound of my first born baby’s cry fill the room. I could hear voices saying “It’s a boy!” and “What will he be named?” Then the sound of shock and confusion as my wife, Elizabeth, states that the boy’s name is to be John. I enter … Continue reading Christmas in Their Shoes: Zechariah
A Path of Living Stones 