By CAROL M. McDOWELL It seemed an ordinary night To shepherds guarding their sheep on that vast Judean plain While in a cave, not far from sight A virgin bore...

By TABITHA LEX My family has decided to start celebrating the gift of giving again. The last three years has been rough after losing my father. And as I’m growing...

By Janice Leininger I hear the pitter-patter of sneaky little feet. As two little kids come down the stairs to take a peek. I see their faces smile with joy....

By JOAN LEHBERGER On Dec. 21, 2013, our daughter, Sandra Lehberger Rigg, was airlifted to Presbyterian Hospital with massive congested heart failure and placed on total life support. She remained...

By MARY KUGLER In loving memory of Julie Rinebold and Samantha Durant. Stewie and Lonnie were napping in their favorite spots when they heard a familiar sound. “Mom’s home,” purred...

For those who have given up on finding a Nintendo Wii, and can’t quite afford a 65-inch plasma TV, it’s still possible to give a meaningful gift at Christmas. Try...

By Melissa Willis Each Christmas Eve, after the remains of the Seven Fishes have been cleared away and replaced by trays of pizzelles and mugs of extra-strong coffee, my family...