Life Together

L-R my niece Virginia, my dear mother, my Ben, my Rebecca
Reading The Night Before Christmas, 1985

"...together with glad and generous hearts." (Acts 2:46)

I'm having a blast working for the Lord on the new children's book, Ruth and Frankincense, A Good News Christmas Story (hopefully to be released October of this year). By His prompting, yesterday, instructions for the reader's ultimate, fun-filled reading experience were added.

Dear Reader,

For the ultimate, fun-filled reading experience, please follow carefully the detailed recipe below.

Ingredients:

• Family members, old and young, tall and small, the more the merrier (friends may be substituted if family members are unavailable)
• 1 copy of Ruth and Frankincense, A Good News Christmas Story
• 1 cup hot chocolate per participant (marshmallows optional)
• 1 large bowl of buttery popcorn (optional)
• 1 roaring fireplace fire (optional)
• Required attire: warm, snugly pajamas

Instructions:

• Choose the designated reader.
• On December 18th (preferably at bedtime), reader reads Chapter 1 aloud. 
• At the end of Chapter 1, participants discuss Chapter 1 REFLECTIONS: Points to Ponder, Promises of God, and Hidden PEN POINTS.
• Continue reading one chapter each night (Dec. 19th through 24th, Christmas Eve) and discussing REFLECTIONS at the end of corresponding chapters.
• On Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, read final Chapter 8.
• Relish togetherness, dear participants. Time slips away oh so quickly!

Jill

Don't wait till next Christmas, beloved. Live life together. Time slips away oh so quickly!

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