Christmas in the Heart

I love Christmas movies, and one of the lines in a particular movie really struck a chord with me: “If Christmas is in the heart, then Christmas is in the air.” It’s so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.  There are gifts to purchase, cookies to bake, cards...

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"But My Teacher Said..."

I am one of those moms. The moms who side with the teacher. My daughter made it all the way through elementary school without any problems.  She is an excellent student and she loves school.  Kindergarten through 5th grade was a breeze; I became friends with every one of her teachers....

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Broken but Untouched

Today I was broken.  It was just one of those days when I felt about as worthy as gum stuck to my shoe. I felt emotionally challenged and spiritually disconnected.  It was just not a good day. Over a year ago I walked through an art fair. I had never been to one and it was a day...

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We Have a Winner!

A winner has been selected!! Using RandomPicker.com, each subscriber's email address was manually entered (by me, of course), and a winner was chosen by random draw. I have emailed the winner: Me***********o@*****.com So if you received an email from me, CONGRATULATIONS! I love...

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Giveaway!

This is so exciting and it's something just for my email subscribers!  I have done a couple of giveaways on my Facebook page and it has been very fun - I love being able to give gifts to you because I am so appreciative and grateful for your support and encouragement! So, if you are...

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Who is Lord?

I remember the day of my baptism 14 years ago, how can anyone forget a day like that?  I remember confessing for all to hear that Jesus is Lord.  I said those words with a deep conviction that nothing would come before the Lord.  I knew in my heart that I would never...

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Connected Hearts

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another…” Hebrews 10:24-25 Relationships are a vital part of our walk with God. Throughout the bible, God puts emphasis...

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On the Grid!

                                        I am excited to let you know that I have been invited by BibleGateway.com to be a member of their Blogger Grid! BibleGateway is a division of HarperCollins...

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Window to His Love

Not to brag, but this is the view from my bedroom window. This view is the reason my husband and I put all of our pennies towards buying our house. Imagine covering up this window.  And not with sheer curtains that still let you peek through to see the evening sky, but with dark, heavy,...

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5 Things Not to Say to Your Husband

Please allow me to first say that I came up with this list of things not to say to your husband because I have said them all to my husband.Here's what not to say to your beloved unbeliever:1. "You should pray about it."Yes. This is the answer to every conflict we encounter in our lives. You know that,...

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