Tag: hope
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Rise And Sign

My twin sister has been through a lot this past year. She was the caregiver for her beloved husband until he lost his battle with cancer in July. My heart aches for her; their marriage was one of great companionship, joy, and genuine love. His loss has been hard on her. On all of us…
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Leading With Heart

She’s an unassuming leader who always follows her heart. Her petite size and youthful appearance can fool people into thinking she doesn’t know what she wants. Looks can be deceiving. Kolly is not quite two, but her personality embraces others with a joy and enthusiasm that is contagious. She loves people and comes to life…
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Can We Do “Together”?

They ranged in age from two years to thirteen, one girl and the rest rambunctious boys. The cousins had been hanging together for several days, and on New Year’s Eve, they all connected over a movie. Isley, our thirteen-ear-old granddaughter, was the magnet who drew them all together. She has a unique knack of operating…
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Why Should Christmas Matter?

photo courtesy of Eugene T on Unsplash Candles were lit around the church as “Silent Night” was sung. There was a quiet beauty in the voices raised together, in the softness of the flames. It was magical. Christmas can seem that way for many. The presents, the bright lights, the sweet treats–not a holiday that…
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We Need To Get It Right

The island country of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea has celebrated Christmas for centuries with people crafting what are known as Nativity Cribs, the name common years ago for the feeding box used by livestock, now called mangers. In 2020 a competition was held, with ten of these beautiful scenes displayed at the Museum of…