By Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor “God goes to those who have time to hear Him. And so on this cloudless night He went to simple shepherds.” ~ Max Lucado The earth lay in a silky blanket
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Appreciate the Effort in the Gift You Recieved
How many times have you heard that with gift-giving—it’s the thought that counts? You probably first heard the phrase when you were a child and your parents warned you not to be rude if you
Read moreLavishly Receive, Lavishly Give
Of all the months of the year, December is the month I most associate with the word lavish. Extravagant decorations. Ornate parties. Gourmet foods. Still, the Christmas season is lavish in other ways, too.
Read moreChanged Lives . . . The Shepherd’s Story
We may not have been an eyewitness to a host of angels or see the baby in the manger, but after meeting Christ we each have our own story of how He changed our lives.
Read moreSimple Ways to Remember Christ this December
Everybody is rushing this time of year. Last Friday, we had an outpatient surgery, a basketball game, a piano recital, and a choir rehearsal all in one day. Whew! Sometimes December leaves us longing for simplicity.
Read moreGiving Between the Giving
I was standing in the checkout line. It’s a familiar scene this time of year. The ever-growing lines at the cash registers. Carts dodging this way and that. Towering armloads weaving down aisles. Bags of
Read moreWhen Re-gifting is the Most Generous Gift of All
Who could forget the Seinfeld episode where Dr. Tim Whatley is accused of re-gifting a label maker to Jerry? It’s true that re-gifting is often considered taboo. But let’s face it, some gifts are meant
Read moreChristmas on the River
And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NLT God sometimes shows up in the strangest ways. One Christmas
Read moreWhat Warms Your Heart?
Yes, it’s one of my favorite moments . . . when someone mentions my Heavenly Father in the midst of the clamour of life.
Read more“Christmas just doesn’t work for me”
“Christmas just doesn’t work for me,” said Billy from his seat in the last car of The Polar Express. The boy and the girl again invited him to get off the train and meet Santa
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