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I remember well the first boycott my husband and I participated in. It was against one of the major department stores

Should Christians Boycott – What do You Think?

FamilyDecember 2, 2012336Views 0Likes 3Comments

Here is a little something to think about as we do our holiday shopping this year. I remember well the first boycott my husband and I participated in. It was against one of the major department stores. Our oldest daughter was just a year old. This store was contributing thousands of dollars each year to Planned…

Who are You Waiting for – Jesus or Santa?

FamilyNovember 26, 2012432Views 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, 2012410Views 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, 2012417Views 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, 2012387Views 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…

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, 2012334Views 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…

In Luke 17 Jesus tells the story of the ten lepers who were healed. Most of you will be familiar with that story. Ten were healed, but only one came back and expressed gratitude.

Healing Comes With Obedience

Biblical EncouragementOctober 10, 2012396Views 0Likes 3Comments

In Luke 17 Jesus tells the story of the ten lepers who were healed. Most of you will be familiar with that story. Ten were healed, but only one came back and expressed gratitude. When I read that chapter this morning I noticed something else. It was while they were obeying that they were healed. They didn’t…