What’s in your hands? What can you offer the King as you bow in reference at the manger? Many of us dismiss the simple things we hold. They seem ordinary and kind of pitiful, compared to His Majesty. But, He bids us to come and offer what’s in our hands…
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Girls Meets Change (Book Review) & Best Books List 2015
Girl Meets Change Girl Meets Change: Truth to Carry You Through Life’s Transition by Kristen Strong is a tender guide to those who are impacted by change—which is all of us. Kristen helps the reader take courage in each season by weaving in biblical accounts of those affected by change…
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Herod, Haiku and a Heart Like His
First of all, congrats to Angela T., and lolene808 for winning the F&C “loved” dangle bangle and the Downton Abbey swag! A Heart like Herod or A Heart Like His? I haven’t given much thought to King Herod before this Christmas season. This semester, in bible study, we studied chapters…
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Hospitality is Pretty, in My Head
I am an idealist. That’s a fancy way of saying I have unrealistic expectations. I want to serve a mouth-watering meal, with all the food groups, and act like money is not a restrictor to the menu. I dream of serving said meal in a Pinterest-pretty home that is dusted,…
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Are You Struggling?
Are you struggling this season? Struggling to find joy? Struggling to make end’s meet? Struggling to keep things fresh in the midst of tradition and familiarity? Guess what? It’s okay to be struggling. It doesn’t mean that you are broken or weak—though you may feel both. Struggle doesn’t mean you’re…
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Fashion & Compassion (Extension 26)
It’s time to showcase December’s Extension 26 recipient. It is a joy to share this wonderful company with you, Fashion and Compassion. I am honored to be an affiliate with F&C as they connect caring consumers with oppressed women artisans in Charlotte, NC, and abroad to bring dignity through economic empowerment….
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