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The Agony and the Beauty

In: Faith, Uncategorized on: April 3, 2015

Today is the day we consider Christ's agony. Sunday is the day of His beauty. Or is it reversed? Certainly in terms of what the cross and the empty tomb meant to the physical person of Jesus, the above is a true statement. …

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Happy New Year!

In: Uncategorized on: January 1, 2015

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Merry Christmas!

In: Uncategorized on: December 25, 2014

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4 1/2 Days

In: Family on: December 22, 2014

When my sister got married (many years ago) and there were suddenly two of our four siblings with out of town in-laws, my mother asked us to try to plan our holidays so that when we were at her house we were all there, even …

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A Holiday Yummy–From Our House to Yours

In: Uncategorized on: December 18, 2014

Do you know how much I appreciate you, dear reader? Whether you come to my blog for book recommendations or to wrestle with me through Scripture truth and living the Christian life. Whether you've read my novels or want to …

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Christmas Novellas and Short Stories

In: Reading, Uncategorized on: December 15, 2014

You already know I love Christmas stories. I've been reading various ones since Thanksgiving and here are a few new favorites to add to my two all-time favorite* Christmas stories:              A …

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Why I Love the Christmas Season

In: Faith, Life, Reading, Uncategorized on: December 8, 2014

I love the Christmas season. Not just Christmas Day or Christmas week, but the entire month (or 5 five weeks, depending on the year!) that we set aside to celebrate Christ's birth. When I was younger, this love grew out of …

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Gifting Contest 3

In: Reading, Uncategorized on: December 5, 2014

Are you a little frantic to get all your Christmas shopping done? Guess what? I'm here to help! This week, I will host three giveaways--Monday, Wednesday, and Friday--but here's the catch: these are gift prize packages that …

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Gifting Contest 2

In: Reading, Uncategorized on: December 3, 2014

Are you a little frantic to get all your Christmas shopping done? Guess what? I'm here to help! This week, I will host three giveaways--Monday, Wednesday, and Friday--but here's the catch: these are gift prize packages that …

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Gifting Contest 1

In: Reading, Uncategorized on: December 1, 2014

Are you a little frantic to get all your Christmas shopping done? Guess what? I'm here to help! This week, I will host three giveaways--Monday, Wednesday, and Friday--but here's the catch: these are gift prize packages that …

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