Christmas

Glorious now, see Him arise King and God and Sacrifice
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Would you like to make some of your Christmas gifts this year? What about some of your Christmas decor? For me, the key to Christmas crafting is planning ahead.  I look for projects that are easy and affordable, and ideally ones that use some items that I already have at home.  Here are a...
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Looking for a fun and affordable Christmas gift for a sister or a friend?  Right now amazon has  A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family bargain-priced at $5.85.   I’m not sure how long the sale lasts–  amazon doesn’t tell authors things like that.  But if you enjoyed the book yourself and want...
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The quiet before the chaos on Christmas morning. Coffee’s brewing, kids are just starting to wander into the living room. First tutu for a little niece.  Smiles all around the room at the sight of her delight. First phone for my handsome 16 year old. (Driver’s ed starts in 2 weeks, and involves getting...
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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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