by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 21, 2020 | Christmas, Darlene L. Turner, The Light of Christmas - A Poem by Barbara Ayton | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, Guest Blogs
Let’s be a Christmas light for others to see. Love this poem by Barbara Ayton. Enjoy. Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! xo The Light of Christmas Into the sparkling realm of evening into the satin blackness placed one gem, celestial spotlighting illumining God’s...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas, Darlene L. Turner, The Heart of Christmas | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
They bundled up and headed outside for their annual Christmas walk. The Wilkinson family loved to check out their neighbour’s displays. After, they come home for a steaming cup of hot chocolate with sprinkles on top. Valerie knew once the kids got older this family...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 7, 2020 | Barbara Ayton, Christmas, Christmas poems, Christmas2020, Darlene L. Turner, The Gift, The Gift - A Poem by Barbara Ayton | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, Guest Blogs
Christmas 2020 will look different for everyone. It has been a tough year with lots of changes, challenges, and heartbreaks. However, God’s love for us has remained steadfast. Even though we may not get to see our families and friends this year, Jesus is still...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 23, 2019 | Darlene L. Turner, He Made A Way in a Manger, Reason for the Season | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jesus came at Christmas so we could celebrate Easter. That is the reason for the season. Not all the bright lights, tinsel, Santa, presents, etc. While all of that is fun—it’s not the true meaning of Christmas. Do we remember this or do we bury ourselves in...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 16, 2019 | Darlene L. Turner, Hushed Reverence, Winter Snow Song | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I have a deep dark secret . . . are you ready? 🙂 I love snow and winter! People think I’m crazy. What can I say? Maybe it’s the writer and introvert in me, but it’s the perfect time to hibernate. It’s cold, snowy, and you’re cooped up. What more could you want? Oh . ....
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 9, 2019 | Darlene L. Turner, One Christmas Song, Pentatonix, Silent night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
If you were only allowed to listen to one Christmas song (gasp!), what would it be? Which song stands out from your childhood memories? Brings the most emotion? Wraps Christmas up for you with a beautiful bow? That’s an easy one for me. Silent Night. For a number of...
