FRANKINCENSE “FRANKENSTEIN!” Melchior couldn’t stand it anymore, “THAT ISN’T FRANKINCENSE, CASPAR, that is FRANKENSTEIN!” Caspar kept insisting that he was going to be giving the Christ child frankincense when they
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ANGEL TREE Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar were as lost as they had been the whole journey. “Wait, weren’t we following a star?” said Melchior. “Yes, we were. Where did it
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THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar entered into the hustle and bustle of Bethlehem. Here was a Martha world, and not a Mary was stirring.(See
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RUNNING NUMBERS Caspar complained the whole trip. Never mind that a woman about to give birth was traveling nearby on a donkey to a strange town where she wouldn’t even
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A GREAT LIGHT, MUST BE ITALIAN It was a dual celebration, Charles Wesley’s Birthday (see yesterday) and a Christmas party. There was a “white elephant” gift which Balthazar won. “It’s
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WEDNESDAYS WITH WESLEY -CHARLES, THAT IS “Is that a welkin?” asked Caspar innocently. “No, my friend, that is clearly an angel!” said Melchior. “Is it ringing?” asked Balthazar. “No, clearly,
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THE WRONG KIND OF THANKSGIVING Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar happened upon other pilgrims on their travels to Bethlehem. These pilgrims were practicing a thanksgiving of sorts. Now, giving thanks is
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YOUR AFFECTIONATE UNCLE My Dear Wormwood- I note with grave displeasure that you have let Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar attend the Young Adult book study. If the Christian’s laughter is
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CANTATA FROM THE BIG PINK Upon waking, the wise men found themselves on the Advent wreath, (yes, they had to have a little help) Caspar, however, had found himself lost
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THE THREE SLEEPERS OF CENTREVILLE Whether you are Joseph taking your family into Egypt, or the wise and foolish virgins with their oil, Advent is about being a light sleeper
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