Tag: Christianity
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‘Twas Christmas Night
photo courtesy of Ian Borg on Unsplash ‘Twas the week before Christmas when all through the burg, folks were packed up and heading out because of the word of the current governor of Syria, Quirinias by name, who wanted a census taken for a very specific aim. To know who lived in his region, to…
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Grinchiness Lives!
Isley and Ryken participated in the production of “A Christmas Carol” at their school this past weekend. I’ve seen several different movie versions adapted from Charles Dickens’ novel, but I’d never seen the musical. The music added to the storyline of a man hardened by circumstances, watching his father thrown into prison for debt, promising…
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It’s Beginning To Look…
What happened to December? It feels like the downhill slide since Thanksgiving was late this year, and I’ve been confronted with my lack of preparedness for Christmas at every turn. More homes seem to be generously decorated, store windows feature displays filled with whimsy and fun, and people are already gifting us with homemade treats.…
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Lose A Little; Gain More
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for kids. Their adult teeth erupt, unhinging the tiny cuspids and making their way into small mouths to begin another stage of growth. My kids always hesitated to tell me when they had loose teeth because I’d ask to see how wiggly the tooth was. My tendency…
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Am I Truly Grateful?
photo courtesy of Ann on Unsplash Thanksgiving is a day of choosing to consider being grateful for all we have. It’s more than a turkey, pumpkin pie, and football games. I sometimes miss the significance of what it means to have a heart of gratitude because I’ve immersed myself in what have become the rudiments…
Tip of My Iceberg 