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Who are You Waiting for – Jesus or Santa?

FamilyNovember 26, 2012612Views 0Likes 12Comments

How many of you know that Advent starts on Sunday, December 2nd? How many of you know what Advent is? Some of you will understand Advent if you’ve grown up in a denominational church, but for many who became Christians later in life and attend a more non-denominational church you may have never celebrated it or possibly…

I was thankful that I had been able to get it started so I could get it tested. I was grateful that Sears still carried the same battery and that I knew that is what Dan would want me to replace it with, and I was grateful that Sears could do it so quickly.

Some Things Aren’t Broken – Really!

ParentingNovember 19, 2012556Views 0Likes 2Comments

The battery in my van was dead. I was in town with my daughter. First thing I did was call my son who was home without a vehicle – not sure what I expected him to do, but it seemed like the right thing to do at the moment. He suggested I try to get someone…

Thanksgiving season is soon approaching and this year, I encourage you to take the opportunity to celebrate gratitude. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, take a moment (or two) to celebrate gratitude.

21 Ways to Celebrate Gratitude

FamilyNovember 14, 2012587Views 0Likes 4Comments

Idea #4: Deliver a Thanksgiving Meal Guest post by Shelley Hitz Thanksgiving season is soon approaching and this year, I encourage you to take the opportunity to celebrate gratitude. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, take a moment (or two) to celebrate gratitude. Don’t forget to check out the free…

Victory!

FamilyNovember 7, 2012511Views 0Likes 7Comments

Victory is an interesting concept. It’s something we all desire in different areas of our life. We've all experienced it at sometime in our lives to one degree or another. Yet there is one unique thing about victory: It usually is very different than we imagined it would be. For instance: The disciples just never really got it. They…

This generation is faced with more opportunities and choices than any generation in history. Therefore the need for prayer is greater than ever.

Are You Willing to Stand in the Breach?

ParentingOctober 31, 2012717Views 0Likes 14Comments

We have all heard the stories of praying mothers and grandmothers like Susanna Wesley, whose children and grandchildren became great men and women of God. This week I realized that I need to become part of that group and spend more time praying for my children and grandchildren. Today more than ever there is a need…

Someone once said, “Be careful what you pray for, you might get it.” That sounds funny, yet that is exactly what happened in Psalm 106. The Israelites were tired of manna and asked for meat.

Are You Sure You Want That?

Biblical EncouragementOctober 24, 2012470Views 0Likes 12Comments

©Lori Laws Someone once said, “Be careful what you pray for, you might get it.” That sounds funny, yet that is exactly what happened in Psalm 106. The Israelites were tired of manna and asked for meat. God’s response: "And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul." - Psalm 106:15 KJV As I read this…

This soup recipe has special meaning to us since a dear friend made it for us when our son Eric had leukemia and friends were bringing us meals.

Anyone Ready for Soup?

HomemakingOctober 17, 2012580Views 0Likes 7Comments

With a fire in the fireplace and a big pot of soup on the stove I’m feeling ready for fall. Then Jill at Blessed Beyond a Doubt said she was going to post all kinds of soup recipes and I decided to add one of our favorites – Potato Soup. This soup recipe has special meaning…