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Christmas Spirit
The snow was beautiful and very unexpected. Yes, we were told it was possible, but we didn’t believe it would be as much and as picturesque. Many posted pictures on Facebook and commented on how the snow added to their exuberance. I think that snow brings out the...
Batman and Baby Jesus
Children have a unique way of seeing things. It is amazing to witness how clearly they recognize and apply truth. Unlike adults who tend to over-complicate everything, children grasp a concept and apply it—what a blessing when God gifts you with the opportunity to...
Believing is Seeing
One of the perks of being single at Christmas is that I can watch as many Hallmark movies as I want without explaining myself to someone. Who cares if they are cheesy, and most of the time, I can predict the ending within the first 10 minutes of the movie. I love...
The Truth
“Christmas!” To speak the word is somehow magical. I can feel the corners of my mouth turn up into a smile at the thought. The cold wind of winter kisses our cheeks as the very air we breathe is filled with excitement and wonder. I have always loved Christmas. It...
Gifts and Giving
Gifts and Giving I love the tradition of gift-giving at Christmas. My first Christmas shopping experience was one of many "teachable moments" my parents so wisely, intentionally, and expertly wove into the fabric of my childhood. Although money was always tight for a...
The Voice of Help
I used to work at a summer camp in North Carolina where we would go on this hike called “rattlesnake.” It was not a difficult hike, and it had a beautiful view. The very first time I went on this hike with my age group, I was scheduled to lifeguard, so I was going to...
Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and thank God for His blessings. For most, it is easy to give thanks for the good things in life but a bit more challenging to be grateful when problems and pain seem to hit at every turn. The last couple of years have been...
Be More Like Ruth
My husband and I recently celebrated our nineteenth wedding anniversary, and I took a trip back down memory lane to twenty years ago when I moved to Alabama. He and I had dated long-distance for a year, and after much discussion, we had decided I would move. I was...
Day to Day
"Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts." Psalm 90:12 This year has delivered many changes in my life. Changes that were scheduled to happen, yet I found myself not quite prepared for them. My oldest child graduated high...
Saving Nicodemus
Saving Nicodemus Whenever I feel the urge to splurge for dinner, my craving often shoves me toward a hefty hunk of pot roast. My only problem with that is that I can’t just whip it up in a jiffy. It takes some time and patience – even in the instant pot. I’m a bit...
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