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December 2011
Posted on 12.30.11 by Erin Davis | Twitter: @ErinGraffiti
It's no secret that babies do a number on our bodies. We can complain about our post-baby bodies, or we can see them as testaments of a body used for God's glory!
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Posted on 12.29.11 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Have you ever caught someone's eye? Gained their admiration and respect? It's quite the high, isn't it? I recently finished reading the book of Daniel, and it left me aching to catch
heaven's eye--the way Daniel did!
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Posted on 12.28.11 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
This film follows seven college students in Botswana who are boldly challenging conventional wisdom about AIDS in Africa to bring the low-cost, dignified message of sexual restraint to their younger peers.
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Posted on 12.27.11 by Mary Kassian | Twitter: @MaryKassian
For years, I had a scrap of paper posted on my fridge with the antidote to becoming a grumpy old lady. Do you want to know what it said? Before I tell you, let me explain what motivated my quest to keep this prescription on hand.
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Posted on 12.26.11 by Erin Davis | Twitter: @ErinGraffiti
Topics: Relationship with God
I'm starting to see why the Bible describes thanksgiving as a sacrifice. But, no doubt, it is a sacrifice worth making!
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Posted on 12.23.11 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss | Twitter: @NancyDeMoss
The One who never sleeps became tired. The Creator of the oceans of water became thirsty.
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Posted on 12.22.11 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
God is with us! This is the gift that cannot be spoiled, and it beckons your discovery.
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Posted on 12.21.11 by Carolyn McCulley | Twitter: @CarolynMcculley
I could have slapped myself silly! Why hadn't I considered that this was his first holiday without Aunt Kathleen?!
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Posted on 12.20.11 by Carrie Gaul
The lit tree, burning candles, and carols playing softly in the background couldn’t hide the tension that existed in our relationship. We just couldn’t seem to communicate face to face any more without some level of misunderstanding and hurt.
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Posted on 12.19.11 by Keith Getty
As the holidays approach, I often remember my days as a student in music class. My high school music teacher lived for Christmas carols. I spoke with him recently, and his enthusiasm is as strong as ever. He even wants Christmas carols played at his funeral!
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Posted on 12.16.11 by Stacey Smith
I encourage you to begin calendaring if you haven't yet. As you do this, you can begin to anticipate your emotions ahead of time, depend on the Lord in greater ways, and show compassion to others in new and fresh ways.
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Posted on 12.15.11 by Stacey Smith
Topics: Womanhood
Back in 1999, although I had been off drugs and alcohol for a few years, I felt as if I was losing my mind. One day I would be up, and a few days later I would be down. Then lo and behold, my good old friend “my cycle” would arrive on the scene. I never put two and two together. Until . . .
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Posted on 12.14.11 by Erin Davis | Twitter: @ErinGraffiti
It's not that I have something against the friendly old guy with the red suit and reindeer. I like his belly laugh and think it's cute that he has a perpetual twinkle in his eyes. Even so, my husband and I have decided to ban Santa from the Christmas activities at our house . . .
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Posted on 12.13.11 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
What weight lay on the shoulders of this Jewish carpenter from Nazareth--to serve as the Holy Child's guardian, to care for the sacrificial Lamb. Scripture provides telling clues as to why Joseph was chosen for this critical assignment.
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Posted on 12.12.11 by Erin Davis | Twitter: @ErinGraffiti
All day, every day, I hear myself telling my toddlers, "Put Mary down. Put the wise man back with his friends. That sheep is not for riding. DON'T TOUCH THE NATIVITY!"
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Posted on 12.09.11 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Happy Friday! As you head into your weekend, check out this game plan for worriers, watch a short video from Nancy, leave a comment for a chance to win the Getty's brand-new Christmas CD, and take a fresh look at the importance of . . . theology!
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Posted on 12.08.11 by Barbara Challies
"Doda, you won my heart, but Grandfather won my soul."
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Posted on 12.07.11 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Imagine being accused of a crime punishable by death . . . all because you’ve obeyed God.
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Posted on 12.06.11 by Erin Davis | Twitter: @ErinGraffiti
As we rounded the corner into the produce section, I saw her . . . an adorable older woman with no cart, no basket, just a few items in her hand including a bunch of three bananas.
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Posted on 12.05.11 by Karen Waddles
Mario could win a contest for the happiest man in the world with his ear-to-ear smile. And it got brighter and more intense when he looked at Kristen, his wife. I was intrigued and asked to hear their story.
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Posted on 12.02.11 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7
Do you ever feel your life is stuck in a routine that is plowing an ever deepening rut?
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Posted on 12.01.11 by Mary Kassian | Twitter: @MaryKassian
I’ve been digging my way through several books written in and about the 1800s, and was surprised to discover that a “true woman” movement isn’t unique to this generation.
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