The day after Christmas can feel like a "down" day for a lot of people. Reality sets back in as the distractions of parties, gift giving, visiting, and singing fade into normal things. You might find yourself hoping the new year, now less than week away, will be better than last year. Just a week ...
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To me, marriage never had an obvious place in the story of Christmas, until now. Maybe you've missed it too, but it's there, tucked away in the all too familiar words of Matthew chapter 1. Marriage mattered at the manger.
We have questions about the Christmas story, but we know Mary was engaged ...
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I really do love to rhyme. Given that it's the week before Christmas, I'll share my motivation for my original, 5 ingredient, comforting Crockpot Chicken Confetti Soup Recipe with a little inspiration from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Will you indulge me?
'Twas one week til Christmas and I ...
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I love to work. If there were really elves, I would be a good one. I actually tried it in high school at the mall photo booth, but I didn't last long. At night, elves attract the naughty crowd! As I look at the events of the real Christmas story, work is one area that required "living less."
To ...
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You know when God draws our attention to a passage of scripture, He wants us to grow and apply it. So you'll understand why the one God keeps bringing to me this December makes me a little nervous.
If you received the CHP (Come Have a Peace, NOT California Highway Patrol ;) ) Newsletter for ...
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