“I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
— C.S. Lewis

Just a Glimpse
Like eggnog, wassail, and good cheer, this time of year people enjoy Christmas movies because somehow these films show us something true about life.

O, Christmas Tree
Every year at Christmas, the tree holds lots of memories. Special ornaments bring reminders of those who gave me many of these tiny treasures, and it's my pleasure to handle them and remember those people.

Is Yours a Wonderful Life?
What would life be like for other people if you had never been born? This question shapes the story in Frank Capra’s film It’s a Wonderful Life.

The Long Shadow of JFK
November 22, 1963 recalls to those who lived through the events of that day a nation in mourning.

Veterans Day Reminders
Each year since 1945, fewer people who survived WWII are alive to bear witness to the atrocities of that war.

Sign of the Times
When I turned the page on my Mary Engelbreit wall calendar to November, I laughed out loud at this picture.