Every year I look forward to November’s main holiday, Thanksgiving. But I really desire to live a life of ThanksGiving to God by ThanksLiving for Him year round. Although Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I
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A Birthday to Remember
Mom turned ninety years old on April 12, 2020. In February my sister, brother, and I began planning a birthday to remember. Planning a Birthday to Remember Typically, we don’t pay much attention to birthdays
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Repurposed “Mama, where is the crab?” “The what?” “The crab. You know, that thing you use to pinch the spaghetti and pick it up.” “Ohhhh. You mean the tongs.” “Yeah, sure, whatever. Where are they?”
Read moreChoosing Joy for the Holiday Season
Choosing joy is a gift we can give ourselves and our loved ones this holiday season. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is learning the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is
Read moreGive Him the Gift of Gratitude
“But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God” (Luke 17:15 CSB). **(The following is a fictitious rendering of Luke 17:11-19–The Story of the Ten
Read moreCan We Be Thankful for the Fleas?
Can We be Thankful for the Fleas? Ephesians 5:20 tells us we are to be thankful in all circumstances. But does that mean we are to be thankful for the fleas? Well, sisters Betsie and
Read moreLearning to Be Still
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalm 46:10 NIV). I doubt that I’m alone in occasionally feeling like a mouse
Read moreGrace like Rain—Blessings of God
God’s grace like rain came down on the parched New Mexico desert in October. What a wonderful reminder of the mercy and kindness of the Lord. Gone are the forest fires which plagued our state
Read moreThe Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told There are many true stories told about love. But none can compare to the one from above. That God our Dear Maker and His love for me. Would let His
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