Tag: nostalgia

The Firstborn Blessing

The Bible, especially in the Old Testament, speaks often about the firstborn humans and even firstborn animals that were considered sacred to God. After the Israelites were rescued from slavery in Egypt, He commanded the people to consecrate every firstborn male human and firstborn animal to Him (Exodus 22:29-30). We followed that way by consecrating…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 24, 2024 Off

Face-to-Face

The year is 1968. My workplace in Dallas is having its employees’ Christmas’ family night. The 18-month-old boy here is Ryan, my son. Notice the Nehru suit along with the Beatles’ haircut. Also, notice the look on my boy’s face – he wasn’t at all impressed with the Santa who was giving out Christmas stockings.…

By Donna Wuerch Noble March 4, 2024 Off

Just Sharing the Love

Aw! February — the LOVE month – my month of nostalgia. I remember those little Valentine’s cards we’d place in our class friends’ decorated shoe boxes. Oh, the anticipation of getting a card that a boy liked me, even if it was the pre-printed words on a cat-themed card: “Will you be MY meow-entine?” Just…

By Donna Wuerch Noble February 3, 2021 Off