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Should We Alter Our Christmas Traditions?
The holidays are here and many folks are asking the same question, “Should we alter our Christmas traditions this year?” Every December, I purchase a new calendar for the upcoming year. Immediately, I pen in people’s birthdays and the rest of our traditional activities for the year. Do you do something similar? Last December, did you pen in all of this year’s festivities and family gatherings? There was no need to use a pencil because the traditions have always been celebrated the same way every year. Right? But, now! The calendar has been violated with red slashes, arrows, and scribbles. People are making changes. Some are cancelling events altogether. That’s…
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The Day I Learned the Truth about Santa
Do you remember the moment you learned the truth about Santa? How you handled it probably depended on your level of affection for the guy. I will never forget the day I learned the truth about Santa . . .
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BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN {Review & Giveaway}
If you’re looking for a fast-paced adventure novel for your upper elementary and middle-grade students, then catch a ride with the orphans in BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN, written by C.R. Stewart. BRITFIELD has already garnered numerous awards including the prestigious: -GOLD MEDAL PARENTS CHOICE AWARD, -GOLD MEDAL CHILDREN’S LITERARY CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS MIDDLE GRADE CHAPTER BOOK -MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS BEST IN FAMILY FRIENDLY MEDIA I've done many book reviews, but this is my first review of a middle-grade novel. Wow, what an exciting way to dive in! Discover why this book has won over ten awards. Plus, we have a delightful giveaway!
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2020 Journey of Faith with Cancer {Guest Post}
The year 2020 has been a journey of faith, especially for those who have been courageously fighting cancer. Follower of Christ, and a Children's Advocate, Faith Boehmer is one of those warriors. Earlier this year, I learned Faith had embarked on a journey with cancer. I joined her Facebook prayer group and was so blessed by her transparency and her testimony that I asked if she’d share a bit of her journey with you--
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CRPS Awareness: Chronic Pain Requires Courage
According to nccih.nih.gov, more than 25.3 million Americans experience chronic pain. Out of those, approximately 200,000 are diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). November is CRPS Awareness Month. Prior to 2014, I had never heard of CRPS. It’s taken me this long to come to terms with this chronic neuroinflammatory disorder. I still don’t fully understand it. Because there are so many CRPS warriors whose suffering is so much greater, I’ve hesitated to even mention mine. However, it is because of those who are suffering greatly, that I want to participate in CRPS Awareness Month. Chronic pain sufferers, as well as their families, require courage. Courage to search, to…
