Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Nativity Play

Madeline made her big acting debut in our homeschooling co-op’s Nativity play on Sunday afternoon (well, when she was 2, she played a confused donkey in the stable, but her only line was “Mommy!” and it wasn’t in the script). As one of the three kings, she croaked (she’s caught my nasty cold), “I bringRead the whole post >>

Second Sunday of Advent

Light two purple candles, and sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel (if you’re not the caroling types, feel free to play your favorite recording of the song). Also, Kris Chatfield, a friend of mine from church and my homeschooling co-op shared this wonderful Advent tradition her family has with me: “My parents always did thisRead the whole post >>

Seventh Day of Advent: Feast of St. Nicholas

In honor of St. Nicholas, give an anonymous gift to someone in need. Since St. Nicholas is known as the protector of children, do something fun with your kids today. Sip hot cocoa together. Read a favorite Christmas book to them. Better yet, read A Man Named Nicholas. Or if you’re feeling particularly ambitious, tryRead the whole post >>

Sixth Day of Advent

The season of Advent is a good reminder that we really don’t need to wait until Christmas morning when we open all those colorful presents beneath the tree to consider the gifts Jesus gives us every day. With your family, make a list of all the good things God has brought into your lives thisRead the whole post >>

“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.”

―Flannery O'Connor