by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Dec. 24, 2022) — [Editor’s Note: See the previous parts of this story here.] Conclusion “Together, we’re bringing light to our world, just like Christ did!” Phineas could almost hear his little Cordelia’s voice as he lit the candle stub at the center of the wreath. The tears […]
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The Lamplighter’s Gift
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Dec. 23, 2022) — [Author’s Note: Stay tuned for Part 5, the conclusion of “The Lamplighter’s Gift” tomorrow, Christmas Eve!] [Editor’s Note: See the previous parts of this story here.] Peace With a heavy heart, Phineas lit the fourth candle and closed the glass of the lamp. Looking […]
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The Lamplighter’s Gift
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Dec. 16, 2022) — [Read previous installments of this story here.] Joy Smiling at the golden-haired girl making her cat wave from her upstairs window, Phineas returned the gesture. The child looked a little healthier and happier this day. Phineas snapped the glass of the lamp shut and […]
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The Lamplighter’s Gift
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Dec. 9, 2022) — [See Part 1 here.] Preparation The icy wind blew through Phineas’ thin coat as his stiff fingers fumbled with the second candle stub that he was about to place inside the lamp. Suddenly, it fell from his hand and down to the snow beneath […]
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The Lamplighter’s Gift
by Sarah Earlene Shere, Hosanna Heralds, ©2022 (Dec. 3, 2022) — Hope The sounding of the hour from Big Ben echoed across London as the lamplighters plied their trade in the glow of the setting sun. The younger men raced through the streets, making bets with each other on who could be done faster, while […]
