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March 17th celebrates a Scottish young man who was captured and taken to Ireland in his youth but escaped to later return to preach the Gospel message to the very people who had taken him captive. You may find the puzzle a bit of a challenge, but I trust you will get to know his story better as you solve the main entries. Print the puzzle or see the solution
Seasonal Exercise
Every season has its own character. Here's a puzzle to enjoy as winter melts away . . . Print the puzzle or see the solution
What Goes Around Comes Around
Year after year the Asian community celebrates lunar New Years. This week's crossword commemorates features of this year's theme. Enjoy . . . Print the puzzle or see the solution
Hocus POTUS
Strange things happen when you add an "-s" to well-known names, especially around Presidents' Day . . . Print the puzzle or see the solution
Love is in the Air
Roses are red, violets are blue, here's a crossword just for YOU! Print the puzzle and see the solution
Kids day at the zoo
Here's a 13x13 crossword about animals I constructed with kid-friendly clues. This is a good opportunity for parents/grandparents to help younger children learn about how crossword puzzles work. Let me know how it goes at your house . . . Print the puzzle or see the answers
Is there a reset button?
For some reason a lot of people look for a reset button when a new year arrives. What about you? What kinds of things do you want to change? More exercise? More family time? Better health? I have a few thoughts before I share my New Years crossword. In terms of our overall society I think it would be good if we had: Less junk food and more nutritious food Less "couch potato"-ing and more staying active Less griping and more positive personal action Less hoarding and more shar
Let's go caroling
So many wonderful Christmas carols and hymns . . . and so little time! I trust you have already heard and sung many of the classic Christmas songs that explain the love story of the Creator God's amazing love for the people of this world and Jesus becoming one of us (Immanuel) at "the fullness of time." My crossword for Christmas reminds us of one the most famous classic carols now sung throughout the Christian world. In Spanish we remember a night of peace (noche de paz), in
Almost a puzzle
How about a language quiz rather than a crossword as a Christmas puzzler for you? Can you name 10 or more of the 27 languages on my Christmas card greeting? Go ahead and ask your friends and family to help you. (You can see the list of languages here )
Beyond happy
Christmas offers "Joy to the World" because "The Lord is come"! The third Sunday in Advent (a time of preparation for Christmas) highlights the world's need for JOY. I trust my crossword puzzle encourages you and provides some thoughts to share with your family and friends. Print the puzzle or see (and print) the solution
Know Jesus, Know Peace
Some churches designate the second Sunday in Advent as a day to remember the peace that is found in Jesus. I hope this puzzle helps you and your family prepare to welcome the Prince of Peace. Print the puzzle or the solution .
It's dark now, but the Light is coming
The 1st week of the Christian Advent season often focuses on the expectation that the Light of the world is coming soon, even though we wait in darkness. You can print the puzzle or the solution here and share the crossword with your family and friends.
What are you waiting for?
Christians around the world celebrate a special time of pre-Christmas preparation. I have 4 crosswords prepared for you and your family to think about this time of waiting and anticipation. I hope you enjoy taking a break from the often hectic shopping season to reflect on what we are really waiting for . . . Print the puzzle or the solution
An Attitude of Gratitude
Are you waiting for the 27th to be thankful? No way! It's never too early to solve my annual holiday crossword. You can also share the puzzle with your family and friends. Print the puzzle or see the solution here.
November 11
A crossword to hono(u)r those who have served in the Armed Forces Print the puzzle or the solution
Follow the trail
Here's a crossword that has what is called a "wordtree" structure. I have circled four spaces in five entries. When you solve the puzzle (correctly) you will reveal a type of pattern based on the vowel sounds in the 4-letter words. Print the puzzle or the solution
Boo!
And many people thought I had forgotten about your dire need for crosswords! Celebrate October 31 with some scary ideas from my mind about the tradition of wandering the streets at night concealing your identity searching for candy . . . Print the puzzle or the solution .
The Days Shorten
Once again around the sun and it's time for nights to get a bit longer day after day. Must be time for my summer crossword :-) Print the...
Roles and Responsibilities
Another day to remember an important person in our society. I'll skip all the explanations and move right on to this holiday's honored...