The journey began in March, 2007, when I was talking to someone from World Vision Canada about their Girls Night Out events and their need for a book for the gift bag each woman received. “We’re always looking for ways to let people know that there are some wonderful Canadian author who are Christian,” I
Remembering Family Christmases Through the Years It can be difficult to celebrate when a loved one is missing. A True Christmas Story As soon as I heard my Aunt Joan’s voice on the phone, I knew what was coming. “Doug died today,” she said. Although she had just suffered a terrible loss, her voice was
For Christmas with Hot Apple Cider, Vilma Blenman wrote a poem titled “Dialogue Between Shepherds,” in which two shepherds debate whether or not they actually saw angels and what to do with their sheep. Now she reflects on the role of sheep.When my husband and I took a trip to England this September, we included a tour
We’re delighted that four of the individual pieces in Christmas with Hot Apple Cider won The Word Awards. Our Winners Glynis Belec, who won for Christian Market Short Script for her play, “The Search,” a modern-day retelling of the story of the Magi. Three wise women who are looking for Jesus are puzzled to discover
The encouragement of a writers’ group can help you get your words on paper. A case against using bribes and threats versus celebrating the true miracle of Christmas. “Double dog dare all my writer peeps!” That’s all Glynis Belec said on our writers’ group Facebook page. The call was for true stories, fiction or poetry—all
Writing stories from your past means telling your version of events. Two young girls are puzzled when Santa visits their home. Can you have a cohort of two people? Merriam-Webster says, “Yes.” Joan—16 months my senior—and I were sisters and companions. As one of my other sisters said, Joan and Sharon were banded together as a
The story I wrote for Christmas with Hot Apple Cider is about my Christmas trip during the year I taught in Bangladesh. A young woman all alone in an unfamiliar country…or is she? That Bangladesh year is an experience I’d never want to give up. Living in an impoverished, developing country, in a rich culture so
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