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Celeste brings Monty home to her small farming town. On a bright Sunday morning, the church doors are open, but they hide some very big secrets. There is no success without sacrifice, but how much is too much?
A. Craig Newman
A. Craig Newman is a New Jersey native who has been writing since he was 10. He recently received his Masters in Creative writing from Wilkes University. Craig plans to work on his backlog of story ideas for short stories, screenplays, stage plays, and poetry until he finds his voice and his place in the writing world.
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Advent Day 6: Peace and Good Will: Thank you for joining Keys for Kids Radio's Countdown to Christmas Advent Activity! Read the story below, answer the questions on the cards, and send us a voice message with your answers! Then you could hear yourself on Keys for Kids Radio as we talk through each day's story! Send In Your Answers Peace and Good Will Annistyn stomped into the kitchen when she got home from school and collapsed into a chair so hard it made a scraping noise against the floor. “Annistyn!” said Mom. “Be careful! You’re going to leave marks!” She sighed as Annistyn’s little sister started crying in the other room. “This house is like a war zone,” she muttered. “Oh, for some peace and quiet!” Annistyn was so wrapped up in her own thoughts she hadn’t heard a word her mother had said. “Who do you think got the part of Mary in the Christmas play?” she asked sarcastically. “Holly, of course! She didn’t even want it, but she’s Mary, and I’m the narrator—again!” Dad looked up. “Is
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COMMUNION DAY
A. Craig Newman
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