Saying a Prayer for the Christmas Meal The story of saying the prayer also deserves a special place among our short Christmas stories. Lee, A seven-year-old boy, was asked to say thanks for the Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. Lee began his prayer, th...
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“Thank you for bringing your relish,” Aunt Trish said, smiling. “It was really different, but in a good way. Can I ask you to bring it again for Christmas dinner? I think it would be perfect with the roast I’ll be serving. You just may have started a new family tradition.” ...
to show her what was her duty. The boat blew a long mournful whistle into the mist. If she went, tomorrow she would be on the sea with Frank, steaming towards Buenos Ayres. Their passage had been booked. Could she still draw back after all he had done for her?
The movie's half-German, half-Saudi crew worked around the rhythms of Saudi life, using cellphone apps that alerted them of the five daily prayer calls. The Germans carried notebooks; the Saudis relied on oral planning.On the first day of shooting, a start time of 7:20 a.m. came and...
A ring at the bell saved him; it was a friend whom they were expecting to dinner. Mme. Oreille submitted the case to him. As for buying a new umbrella, that was out of the question; her husband should not have another. The friend very sensibly said that in that case his clothes wou...
Ulaanbaatar is not a beautiful city by any means, although the large Buddhist temple on the hill, with its intricately carved gods, demons and prayer wheels draws the eye. Guarding this edifice are hulking stone lions with curly hair, whose gaping mouths are stuffed with real roasted meat on...
My thanksgiving prayer is that my teacher knows how many students, old and new, are offering their gratitude to her at dinner tables near and far this holiday season. Education is the key to greater opportunities and your teacher holds the key. ...
Just for tonight. Just for tonight - tonight’s mess. I’m in my room. I fix my tie in the mirror and comb my hair to one side. I make sure no one can hear me, and I whisper a quiet prayer. “Dear God,” I can’t believe the words are coming out of my mouth, “if you...
’ John took them aside and prayed. Earnest, no frills, a wounded heart prayer but cushioned for young ears. Thomas and the kids departed and the two, hand in hand searched out the room. They entered to see their son in law and daughter. Embracing, Patrick gave them what information he...