A lot of us don't make new year's resolutions because we don't want to fail. A year ago, CNN reported that about half of us make resolutions, and about half of those who make them keep them. It's nothing new.
We can all relate to setting goals and struggling to keep them. The apostle Paul ...
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Welcome back, friends! It's really good to open the blog curtains, put on the coffee, and welcome you back in to Come Have a Peace. While things were quiet here CHP added new friends on Facebook and others found encouragement in the archives of the last four years. Four years! My heart is still the ...
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Are you looking towards the manger yet?
It's so easy for the manger to get pushed aside or covered up by ... well, so many good things. I've done 3 things this first weekend of December, so that I keep my Christmas on "Christ-control."
"Finding the Word in Christmas" with Do Not Depart
This ...
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Feed Me Friday
When it comes to Christmas recipes, there are a few recipes I use that deserve the longer amount of time they take. But just a few ...
The Sanders family Sand Tart cookies. The velvet cake roll. The potato yeast rolls. The Christmas morning casserole. The gingerbread cake.
But ...
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There isn't anyone who can always know your needs. With my husband out the door, kids off to school, and me off to an early appointment, I started the day at a quick pace and stuffed my needs. When I could check off box number one, I jumped in the car and was greeted by a loud rumble. My stomach. ...
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