by design | Jan 2, 2024 | Columnist, Major
The Promise of Christmas By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com A brief look back at this year is a reminder that 2023 brought its share of change and news. A brilliant red sky ushered in the winter, Gibbs Community lost one of its oldest members in Clayton Sharp, and...
by design | Dec 26, 2023 | Columnist, Major
Finding Christ in Christmas By Ralphine Major As the Christmas celebration closes in 2023, did you find Christ in Christmas this year? Perhaps you found Him while unwrapping a pretty package from under the tree. Perhaps you found Him during the Christmas program in...
by design | Dec 18, 2023 | Columnist, Major
Merry Christmas! By Ralphine Major What makes Christmas so special? It could be SNOW! Though a white Christmas in our area is rare, it certainly is special when there is one. It could be the Christmas tree decorated in multicolored lights, sparkling garland, and...
by design | Dec 11, 2023 | Columnist, Major
Sliding… into Christmas! By Ralphine Major What animal can hold a child’s attention better than a mischievous, cunning penguin? Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, is such a penguin! The adorable, tuxedo-dressed animal can steal your heart. An entire series of...
by design | Dec 4, 2023 | Columnist, Major
The Amazing Life of Elizabeth ‘Lib’ Peters McCluskey By Ralphine Major I thought she had a look of elegance. She was friendly and kind. She was also a great role model. She was Elizabeth Peters McCluskey—a pastor’s wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a...
by design | Nov 27, 2023 | Columnist, Major
Keeping The Beautiful Christmas Carols Of Christmas By Ralphine Major Are you listening? “Silent Night.” Do you hear them? “Away in a Manger.” Christmas carols. In many ways, the Christmas carols open the Christmas season for us. I have fond memories as a...
