God used ordinary people to bring His plan to pass 2019-12-25 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Mary, mother of Jesus, was played by Laura Brummett who reflected her experience and spoke the lines in the play, "As I looked down at my son, my Redeemer, I knew he'd be the one to change everything. Because he had already changed me." The play in Glens Fork made the point that God used ordinary people, to bring His plan to pass. Now more than 2000 years later, He will continue to use each of us to complete His restoration. (Click 'read more' for the album with the story and more photos from the event.) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Christmas Eve comes to life through individual accounts 2019-12-25 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Speaking as if it happened in real time, the birth of Jesus was brought to life as speakers told the story in the early December Christmas play in Glens Fork. The Innkeeper, at left, was played by Jeff Stiles... "Even when it's not your best room, no matter what, when it comes to God, always make room." A Shepherd played, at right, was played by Bro. Craig "Okie" Trumbo..."I'll never forget what that angel said..."good news to all the people. That means us too." (Click 'read more' for the album of photos from the event.) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Play brought Christmas Eve to life 2019-12-25 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The night of Jesus' birth was portrayed through individuals's experiences in one of the early December Christmas plays in Glens Fork. The character of Elizabeth, at left, was played by Tammy Trumbo who said... "God delights in making life in impossibly barren places." The character of Joseph was played by Brent Cundiff who said... "I can see why God chose Mary, she knew God was in control. What I can't figure out is why He chose me." (Click 'read more' for the album of photos from the event.) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

What's Santa's GPS location this Christmas Eve? 2019-12-24 - Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Tiffany Kessler, columbiamagazine.com. Are you and the children tracking Santa's location in the world this Christmas Eve? Thanks to Tiffany Kessler for sharing this photo of Santa and Mrs. Santa in the Christmas in Columbia Parade. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Christmas card sent to Columbia by John Burr 2019-12-24 - Photo keepsake card from Columbia native Ann Curtis. This card was found amongst my parents’ keepsakes. “From Overseas”, signed John Burr. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Christmas Eve sunset 2019 2019-12-24 - Adair County, KY - Photo by David Shaul. Carol Reeves sends this powerful Christmas Eve sunset picture taken by her son David. They captured the beautiful sunset above her Dad's farm at the end of Reeves Road in Adair County. It's a great way to say, "Merry Christmas!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Somerset's Amy Hehre in Kenya 2019-12-24 - Kenya - Photo courtesy Amy Hehre. Amy Hehre held a tiny patient at OVI Children's Hospital, which she co-founded with her husband, Robert Hehre. Both are physicians assistants and graduates of the University of Kentucky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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