Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus, but somehow we have tangled in there other expectations. If we kept the true meaning of Christmas at the center of our minds, we would not have any unrealistic expectations. But, we all do it–create in our minds the “perfect little Christmas.” ...
Read More »How To Keep Your Gift-Budget in Tact
Oh how I enjoy giving gifts at Christmas. I revel in seeing the surprise and delight on the faces of each recipient especially if the gift is needed and unexpected. I find it thrilling! But, with that said, I can get carried away and cross my budget boundaries throwing the ...
Read More »How to Keep Your Thanksgiving Feast Healthy
Trans fat and your heart are like oil and vinegar, they just don’t mix. This fat raises bad cholesterol levels while lowering the good ones. It also increases your risk of heart disease, and ultimately sends you tumbling down to an early grave. Trans fat is mostly found in partially ...
Read More »Our Hope: Grace Beyond The Terror
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 (KJV) Abba Father. We have heard this name used in songs, and in sermons. It is one of those names that we think ...
Read More »When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
Dear friend, I see you. I see your smile. I also see through your façade. I am very adept at playing the game all too well. The one you love is battling the dark, and you are running out of light. Your heart is begging for a flicker, a spark, ...
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