Squeezing through the crowded Bethlehem street, Benjamin reached the vegetable cart just as a Pharisee plunked down coins for the last bunch of garlic. “Please! I need that.” Benjamin grabbed at the man’s sleeve, but the Pharisee shoved him to the ground. “Be off, shepherd boy!” The Pharisee frowned down his nose as if he …
Christmas
The sounds of the city of Gophna faded with the setting sun. Miri watched as Mark dropped the silver and copper coins into Shak’s hand. Shak counted aloud, then sneered at Miri. “Your brother is a mite short.” One mite. One small copper coin. Now, because Mark hadn’t stolen enough, Miri would be whipped. Shak …
Maddie Science: Hey there, science fans. Maddie Science here. Christmas is right around the corner, and that means presents! My guests today are history’s most famous gifts. These three treasures traveled with the wise men to honor Jesus. Please welcome gold, frankincense and myrrh. Frankincense: Thanks for having us, Maddie. Myrrh and I don’t get …