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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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Scriptures of Christmas ~ Gifts of Worship
Are you in a "dry and thirsty" place this Christmas? Come be encouraged by my friend, Nan Jones, as she shares with us Scriptures of Christmas ~ Gifts of Worship.
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Fear Not
We can learn much from the shepherds who heard the words, "fear not."
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A Twist of Faith on Random Acts of Kindness
Have you ever been blessed by an act of Christian kindness? Random acts of kindness are fun to give and receive. Kindness breaks through barriers. It changes lives. This post, however, has an intentional Christian element. I wrote this post several years ago, and because of its popularity, I am reposting it. Intentional Acts of Kindness You hear many stories about random acts of kindness. One time, a family waited until their neighbor went to work. Then, they secretly placed a festive welcome mat at the neighbor’s front door. The children in this family liked giving in secret, much like that St. Nicholas fellow did long ago. Kind deeds…
