By Mary Carothers I love Christmas! I love the family get-togethers. I love thinking about the presents Merlin and I are going to give to those we love. The decorations are one of the most “fun” parts of Christmas. I really get into decorating our home for the holidays. And the lights! Ah, how I love the lights of Christmas. …

We learned to eat, walk, talk, and read. Everything we learn takes time and effort. We often complain that it takes too long to learn some things. Animals learn to eat, walk, and develop most of their communication skills soon after they are born. Why does it take so long for us to learn? Quite simply, that’s the way God …