Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Becoming More Christ-y

This morning the girls were working on an impromptu Christmas play to perform for my husband and me. The rehearsals began with a manic (and obnoxiously loud) rendition of “Jingle Bells.” “Mommy, we want you to be surprised, so don’t listen,” Madeline instructed. Don’t listen. Ah, wouldn’t that be nice if I could tune outRead the whole post >>

Advent Smorgasbord

Life’s been incredibly busy, which explains the recent onslaught of photos (rather than words) of my kids that are incredibly interesting if you answer to the name of Grandma. Otherwise, not so much. Our family has lots of exciting things unfolding in our lives (no, I’m not pregnant), and I hope to go into moreRead the whole post >>

Christmas Eve

Gather your family together and celebrate the miracle of God’s love by reading aloud a Gospel story of the first Christmas. Consider the following Scripture passages: Luke 1:26-33Luke 2:1-16Matthew 2:1-3, 7-11 Image Credit: Two Hearts Design

Twenty-Fourth Day of Advent

Spread some holiday cheer by making a surprise phone call to a friend or family member (everyone will be expecting a call tomorrow or on Christmas, not today). Ask your loved one how they are and listen. Allow him or her to lead the conversation.

Twenty-Third Day of Advent

Consider the following Gospel reading: “Some in the crowd who heard these words said, ‘This is truly the Prophet.’ Others said, ‘This is the Messiah.’” (John 7:40-41) During the Advent season, we most often relate to Jesus as an infant sleeping in a manger. During the Easter season he becomes the Messiah who saves usRead the whole post >>