Look to the skies, there’s a celebration Lift up your heads, join the angel song For our Creator becomes our Savior As a baby born! Angels, amazed, bow in adoration ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven!’ Send the good news out to every nation For our hope has come Worship the King –...
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I’m declaring it Christmas break on the blog.   There’s lots of good stuff in the archives if you’re looking for something to read– just click on the tabs at the top of the page.  Enjoy your celebrations and all your special time with loved ones. Merry Christmas! PS–There’s still time to donate to...
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Sometimes kids with grief issues can have a hard time enjoying the good moments in family life. This afternoon we settled in to work on a Christmas craft,  a pinecone elf project that I saw here.  Most of the kids got into the project and enjoyed it.   But one was struggling. After beginning the...
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Today is the first day of Christmas break at our house– oh the loveliness of it! Last night I was thinking how nice it would be to sleep in. But at 7:45 a kitten ran across my pillow, and two more thundered across my bedroom floor on the way to my bathroom where they...
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All the worlds been praying Who will Save? But who am I That here tonight I hold the one Who’ll Bring us life Hallelujah, We’ve been found A child is born To save us now Hallelujah light has come A Savior who will set us free A Promise for those who believe
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Got a mom or two on your gift list who’s in need of encouragement and practical advice? May I suggest my book A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family? This book shares ways to stretch your income, make more space in your home, juggle laundry and chores, while still connecting with your...
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This is the time of year that rolls over me like an avalanche, with a million things to do. And, of all things, we are adding a new puppy to the mix this year.  Two weeks ago our other dog got sick and died– some kind of auto-immune thing that sometimes doesn’t respond to...
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This year’s Christmas was jam-packed.  As has been our habit for the past several years, we did gifts just with our kids on Christmas Eve morning. We had a leisurely day of gifts, video games, and playing with new goodies.  Then in the evening we went to my mom’s and dad’s to celebrate with...
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While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping...
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This time of year in the grocery store I’m often tempted by eggnog, but it’s so darned expensive! Here’s an easy way to make your own. Prep time: 10 minutes, plus time for chilling Makes: 1/2 gallon 1 3-ounce package instant French vanilla pudding mix 1/2 gallon milk (2% or whole is best) 1/2...
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