You know, every year I am determined not to let Christmas be commercial. I am constantly striving to keep the fun and the meaning intact. I long to protect the magic of childhood and the miracle of His birth. A noble venture … at which I usually fail. Today is ...
Read More »Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving or Thanks-Living
I admit I am a “Black Friday Shopper.” My sister and I get up long before the sun. We trudge through the masses in search of treasure. We laugh at the idiots who fight over Furbie (actually saw someone go down once over that one!), and we love it. I ...
Read More »Top 7 Reasons Weddings are Awesome!
My sister is getting married in June, and I can hardly wait for the wedding. It isn’t because I’m the maid of honor—even though that’s cool too—it’s because weddings are totally awesome. Marriage is a beautiful thing. It has to be, since God created it. “And he said, ‘This explains ...
Read More »5 Steps For Successful Meal Planning
“She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.” ~ Proverbs 31:14-15 Ok, so I want to be like the Proverbs 31 woman, and I’m hoping that each ...
Read More »Shopping & Bible Reading: Online or Hands-on? (Part 2)
In last week’s article, Shopping & Bible Reading … (Part 1), we concluded that it is neither right nor wrong to shop or read the Bible online. Instead, it is based on our preference and our current circumstance. Today, we’ll look at the positive aspects of each option. Advantages of ...
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