Category Archives: Life

The Blessings Of Christmas Past

Last Christmas we had our family dinner on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day like we usually do. It took a bit more planning and organizing to be able to prepare and enjoy a feast and still make it church … Continue reading

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Time Flies

I had to go into total denial mode to stop myself from freaking out yesterday. Only 10 days until Christmas! And now it’s only nine! I have done only the slightest bit of shopping and don’t even know what I … Continue reading

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The Twelfth Annual Christmas Cookie Bake-A-Thon

This post was originally published December 9, 2010. This weekend I participated in the Thirteenth Annual Christmas Cookie Bake-A-Thon. Same friends, some of the same and some new cookies, definitely the same fun tradition! Did you see yesterday’s post with a … Continue reading

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Lighting the Candle of Joy

This post originally was published December 12, 2010, but is perfect for this year’s series on Advent. This week brings the third Sunday of Advent. In a traditional advent wreath, the third candle is pink and is referred to as … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Cleansing Edition)

Wouldn’t it mean more to end your day with clean hands?

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