She’s an accomplished translator, but when we were together recently her excitement ran ahead of her English. In a burst of enthusiasm she meant to say “I’m so glad” but instead she exclaimed: “Glad me!”
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A Christmas Hush
In the midst of excited laughter, celebration, and fun . . . the story of Jesus and the real meaning of Christmas broke through and there it was, a Christmas Hush.
Read moreRediscovering Joy
Isaiah 7:9 ~ Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (ESV) I used to love this time of
Read moreAnd We Beheld His Glory
I laugh, I rejoice, I weep with wonder when I comprehend the accessibility of the gospel during the Christmas season. In the cacophony of carols there it is, set to a tune everyone finds familiar
Read moreChristmas Giving
If its the thought that counts, then consider yourself gifted. After all, grace is given each of us by God to cheer us up, eggnog notwithstanding. I believe, for example, that we’re called to prophesy.
Read moreMy Christmas Prayer
Luke 1:38 ~ And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. (KJV) I have a confession. Sometimes, I read a
Read moreHoliday Mailing for Deployed Soldiers
If you have loved ones deployed during the upcoming holiday, you know time is short to get Christmas in the mail. This is a great time to pull together friends and family to help. Send
Read morePeace, Good Will Toward Men
By Carla Stewart With three boys in grade school and one still in diapers, it was a daunting task to make the nine-hour trip to be with our families on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning—traditions
Read moreA Suggestion for Your Christmas Bonus
Here is a cause I’ve always wanted to feature at Christmas time—because gives someone a cool present alongside the donation that was made in the recipient’s honor. Did you know that $30 can give someone
Read moreHurry Less, Worry Less This Christmas
By Judy Christie. When I was a girl, I was shopping at a Woolworth’s store that came complete with a costume-jewelry counter and a ring-sizer that looked like an old-fashioned telephone dial. Curious, I put
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