It is a season of Noël, a word that comes to us from the Latin verb nasci, meaning “to be born.” This season is a time when believers commemorate the birth of Christ our savior, Yeshua Hamashiach, who the Greeks called Jesus of Nazareth. It is a time of joy, which is a gift from God. It is a season of celebration that though we are wretched and unworthy, the Creator of the universe loved us enough to send His Son into the world to testify to the truth and redeem us.
Not Alone in the Fire
We recently went back to the Fort Knox area for the first time since our son Johnathan (Jeb)’s memorial service. We visited his Taekwondo Master (where he earned his black belt), visited his youth group leader, we stayed with friends whose children and our boys were good friends and spent hours and hours playing and …
For Good
In the months since Jeb’s death, I’ve heard several people tell me to hold fast to the promises of Romance 8:28. “For all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” I love God. I believe wholeheartedly that I am called according to his purpose. Gregg …
The Story of What Happened to Jeb
We have intentionally kept the details of what happened to our son Johnathan Eugene Bridgeman – “Jeb” – quiet because there was an active police investigation. We felt it was better to wait until everything was finalized. Gregg found out yesterday that the investigation is closed. I feel like it’s important to share, because there …
A Time of Lamentation
“Ma’am this is (I don’t remember) with the Winchester Police Department. Where is your son supposed to be?”
I answered, “He’s walking home from Walmart.”
The officer took a breath and said, “Ma’am, there’s been an incident and, if this is your son, I’m sorry to have to inform you, but he’s deceased.”
Interview with Sharon Srock and a Giveaway!
Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance, and the authors visiting my blog answered them! I’m always excited when I have a friend as my guest, and this week I’m thrilled to have my friend Sharon Srock as my guest! Sharon and I are in a brainstorming group together that meets in person twice a year. I love listening to her stories — especially her Star Trek convention stories. We have a text group and celebrate each others’ lives and give us an opportunity to pray for one another. It’s wonderful. I adore Sharon. When I saw her name on the list this week, I was so excited! Read on to see how to get a free book from Sharon and how to enter to win a copy of her book Maggie!
Interview with Joi Copeland and a Giveaway!
Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance, and the authors visiting my blog answered them! I’m excited to have Joi Copeland as my guest today! She’s a transplant from Colorado to Ireland (how cool is that?). I loved reading about her perspective in writing for God’s glory — and her new book sounds SO FUN! Read on to see how you can win a copy of it!
Interview with Neil Plakcy and a Giveaway!
Welcome to Readers Write to Know! I asked you, my readers, what questions they would ask their favorite authors if given the chance, and the authors visiting my blog answered them! I LOVE cozy mysteries. I love the cleverness of cozy mysteries and the settings and all the fun characters – especially when those characters …
From the Mom of a Former Florida Public School Student
Almost 20 years ago, when our daughter Kaylee was in the first grade in a Florida public school, all of the classes in her school had a weekly class (mandated by the county) with the guidance counselor to discuss character traits. Every month focused on a different aspect of character. One month, the aspect was “respect.”