‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT TO SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A … Read more
Today upon a bus I saw a maiden with golden hair. I envied her, she seemed so gay. I wished I was as fair. Then suddenly as she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one foot and wore a crutch, but as she passed a smile. Oh, God, forgive … Read more
Christian Activities Publications is proud to announce the release of the 2008 edition of The Mayberry Poem – A Tribute to Mayberry through an agreement between Darden & Associate and NovelMaker.
In October of 1960, a sitcom appeared on the old black and white TV sets that celebrated family, friendship, community and the Golden Rule. That show was “The Andy Griffith Show.” It isn’t surprising to fans of the show to know that after almost 50 years, that show has never been off the air as … Read more
Christian Activities Publisher Kathryn Darden Finds Her 2005 Christmas Poem “Christmas in Iraq” Viral on the Web & Radio Christian Activities Publisher Kathryn E. Darden was recently contacted by a woman who had just read Darden’s poem, “Christmas in Iraq.” The poem ran on ChristianActivities.com in December of 2005, and was republished during the holiday … Read more
Several readers had thoughts about the poem “Christmas in Iraq” by Kathryn E. Darden. 12/19/07 Kathryn, I recently read one of your poems in another publication I receive and as a woman veteran I wanted to share with you my reaction. The title of the poem is “Christmas in Iraq.” As a woman who spent … Read more
Find The Lord of the Rings at Tolkien Town The premiere issue of Silver Leaves (SL), the official journal of The White Tree Fund (TWTF), will be released on November 24, 2007. The journal will include a range of topics in features such as academic essays, creative writing, and featured artwork; interviews and event reports; … Read more
Life’s too short to hate and fight so I just want to set things right. I know the past has had its day for bitterness and its its array. But that is gone and I must say “please forgive this soul of God’s today.” Fore we need to stand together with the good Lord on … Read more
In October of 1960, a sitcom appeared on the old black and white TV sets that celebrated family, friendship, community and the Golden Rule. That show was “The Andy Griffith Show.” It isn’t surprising to fans of the show to know that after 46 years, that show has never been off the air as it … Read more
