Tis the season of gatherings and shopping. Festive music. Frosty air. Twinkling lights. Giving and believing. That magical feeling comes once a year . . . with reminiscences of an unexpected Christmas miracle long, long
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The prison created by my paralyzed fear almost caused me to miss the gifts God had waiting for me. We were young parents who had just lost our home in the Great Recession. My mental
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Interruptions are a constant irritant for most of us. Our phones beep and buzz with notifications at all hours, and I battle the need to stay connected with the need to minimize distractions so I
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I once took a baby pig to pet pictures with Santa. (Yes, a real piglet.) And I once landscaped a roommate’s bed with castaways from the university compost pile. The masterpiece was complete with past-bloom
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I’m a collector. A curator of love. It started when I was young, and we’d go on vacations. Each time, we’d stop at souvenir shops and purchase some knick-knack. I’d walk through the aisles, careful
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Discover how Christian teen mystery books like Tim Shoemaker’s series and The Caden Chronicles weave suspense, faith, and moral lessons into captivating stories perfect for young readers.
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the
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No More Gloom, Jesus
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Highs that steal your breath – plummeting lows that stop your heart. Life can be an emotional roller coaster, especially around the holidays. Emotional Landmines You survived Thanksgiving but if you’re honest, your stomach is
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