The word Christmas literally means “the mass of Christ” – or the worship service about Jesus Christ. Festive traditions are fun and enjoyable, but the center of the holiday remains the distinctively Christian belief that,
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Even during this unpredictable year, the month of October still has a fascinating way about her. A crispness in the air. A fresh start. A much-anticipated change in weather, routine and outlook. The arrival of
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We all want hope, but we aren’t always sure how or where to find it. But what kind of hope do we want? Do we hope to win the lottery? Or to catch the eye
Read moreRemember that song from “Annie,” the musical? “Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, Tomorrow. You’re always a day away.” Those were the dreams of a little orphan girl hoping for a better future. But how many
Read moreI’m not as good as I’ve led people to believe. There are many things I regret doing or not doing. You too? Probably. God knew that we could never live up to his standards. We
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Happy Independence Day! Fireworks boomed all around me. But I couldn’t see a thing. My bones shook from the reverberations. But a thick forest of trees blocked my view of the brightly colored lights
Read moreI’m writing this in September and the leaves in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are starting to change color. That palette will soon extend to the Front Range and we can enjoy all the glory fall brings.
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On January, 20, 2016 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. One year later Corey and I closed on our tree house. (I like to name my houses.) These two things don’t seem connected, but they bookend
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I’m never ready. Every year I turn the page on the calendar, and the holidays are suddenly staring me in the face. And every year I say the same thing: I’m not ready. Why not?
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For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 NKJV Investments in the
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