Over the past few weeks we have taken alook at different aspects of life in Judea justprior to the birth of Jesus. Though we have asterilized view of the time of his birth it wasanything but. A ninety mile walk fora young pregnant female was an arduousexperience. The trip displaysthe discomfort that would take placefor Christians but the birth of …

Growing up where I did in the redclay, pine tree expanses of Ward 2,Natchitoches Parish, we lived off theland for the most part. A big gardenwith corn, peas, potatoes, tomatoesand such was supplementedby the wild game we were able toglean from the woods.If you lived in areas nearlakes, there was plenty of fish tobe had along with roasted mallardsand pintails. …