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The Miracle of Christmas China

The older gentleman sat at the end of the table talking non-stop to the young girl on her laptop. Paul and I joined the table with our coffees and the intention to get a little work done at the coffee shop.  This sweet man would have none of that--it was important for introductions all around. Within minutes we were having a delightful … [Read more...]

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Does Christmas Feel Different?

  Does this Christmas feel different? Are you trying with all your might by-golly and refusing to succumb to the changes? Come hell or high water you’re going to hang that wreath in the same place, put up the tree in the same corner of the family room, send out the same annual Christmas letter if it kills you!? One of the things … [Read more...]

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Teach Kids Hopitality – 30 Days of Fall Devotions

Be hospitable to one another without complaint. 1Peter 4:9 Do you enjoy having friends over for lunch or hosting a neighborhood Bible study? Is your house where family gathers on Thanksgiving? Or, maybe you’re the one who opens her home for the Christmas cookie exchange? If you said yes to any of the above, chances are you have the gift of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Blessed...', children, children stories, kids Tagged With: autumn, fall, family, friends, godly parenting, hospitality, parenting, raising kids, teach kids

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Are You A Nag? — 30 Days of Fall Devotions

A continual dripping on a very rainy day And a contentious woman are alike. Proverbs 27:15-16   I enjoy nagging my kids --said no mom ever. Have you ever watched old family movies? Better yet, have you ever watched family movies when your kids were small? I'll tell every mom this much--it's not for the faint of heart. Like a … [Read more...]

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Put Down That Book And Tell Your Kids A Family Story, Instead

Stories. We love them. In books. In movies. Tucked inside a magazine, it really doesn't matter. When you boil down pretty much anything from TV comedies or just bumping into a friend at the grocery store--it's their story they share to bring you up to date on their life or yours. Stories aren't just for entertainment. We do a great job as … [Read more...]

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