It seems this day always creeps up on me, and like so many I’ve spent the past days in constant preparation. There are gifts to wrap and a feast to prepare. There are places I
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Because of Jesus’ Birth, I Live Anew
It was all because of Jesus’ birth that I live anew . . . because it didn’t look like things would be good. The doctor’s words were grim. “Mrs. Parker you will most likely not
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Not unlike many who will read this post, I have suffered a miscarriage. The months that followed were emotionally draining as I grieved the baby I would never know and wondered if I would be
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The chipped crimson nail polish hinted of the life once lived with dignity and pride. Now, the graceful fingers were cloaked in grime from the streets. Mary was her name. Still is. But the Mary
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I had my life all planned – I would marry my high school sweetheart after he served his time in the Navy. Or maybe we would marry sooner so I could live wherever he was
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“Greetings, Mary, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. Mary was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you.
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Hi, my name is Jenni and my mom had breast cancer. Sounds like the start of an AA meeting. In some ways, that’s how life after cancer feels. It’s like you need counseling. Or prayer.
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Where is the borderline of our house of worship? Does our love and faith extend past the parking lot or the back pew of the sanctuary? The violent clash of cultures that dominate our headlines
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Someone once said you never know that God is all you need until God is all you have. I tested this theory recently during a business trip to Moscow. When I stepped off the plane,
Read moreWhen Life Shines Through Grief in December
by Cathy Baker Even as a young girl I prayed I wouldn’t lose my grandparents in December. Both sets lived nearby and played a major role in my upbringing, as well as making Christmas a
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