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Reinventing Tradition by Lynette Sowell

Posted on November 25, 2011 by lynettesowell

I had something pithy and profound to share, but in my early Black Friday haze, it’s forgotten. One thing that I’ve been thinking about during this season of Thanks-giving is how our traditions have morphed over the years into something … Continue reading →

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Time for Thanksgiving by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on November 24, 2011 by bethrachg

This morning I discovered all my “brilliant” thoughts on Thanksgiving were deleted. Not sure how that happened. This being Thanksgiving Day, I can’t begin to put the time and thought into a replacement post. I’ve learned my lesson, though. Next … Continue reading →

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Reading Seasons I’m Thankful For by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Maureen Lang

I’ve loved reading nearly all my life. Although I can’t really recall when or why I started reading, I do recall several milestones along my reading journey. When I was very young—perhaps first or second grade, I wanted my mother … Continue reading →

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TV Shows and Protection for Hire by Camy Tang

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! I will admit to loving certain television shows, although I’ve been trying to limit my TV consumption. Among my favorite series right now are Nikita (the newly remade series) and Covert Affairs, and one of my all-time favorite … Continue reading →

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THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING by Vicki Hinze

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

What does Thanksgiving really mean? In these times of confusion and strife, to reacquaint ourselves with the truth, we should return to those who established it… “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty … Continue reading →

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The God Man Uses

Posted on November 18, 2011 by yvon63

      I already have my Christmas tree up and decorated, anticipating the season. As I ponder the activities and make lists of what I must do, my thoughts return to another time and other lists.      While attending a writers conference at … Continue reading →

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Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on November 17, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

With Thanksgiving Day a week away in the USA, many of us may focus on what we will serve for dinner that day. Perhaps before we eat, we will thank God for his blessings to us. Nancy Leigh DeMoss says, … Continue reading →

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Thankful—It’s a Choice

Posted on November 16, 2011 by juliearduini

It seems the week before Thanksgiving through Christmas runs at full-speed. For the most wonderful time of year it can be full of stress. Given our economy the financial strain on families can make us forget finding the smallest thing … Continue reading →

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Acts of Kindness by Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 15, 2011 by alexanderhodde

Due to my mother’s declining health, I have been the recipient of multiple acts of kindness lately, and those acts are like a touch from God to me, and I’ve learned to show more kindness toward others. It’s contagious. I … Continue reading →

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REASONS READERS READ THE BOOKS THEY READ by Vicki Hinze

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

REASONS READERS READ THE BOOKS THEY READ © 2011, Vicki Hinze     Every now and then, readers and writers are subjected to comments from other people about the reading material they have selected. Some of the comments are from … Continue reading →

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A Day For Stories And Heroes by Lynette Sowell

Posted on November 11, 2011 by lynettesowell

.“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” ~ John 15:13 Today is Veterans Day in the U.S., and it seems fitting to me that we salute our military veterans. Last Saturday, I had … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on November 10, 2011 by bethrachg

I waited in the car last night with my nineteen-year-old daughter for the boys to finish up with their activity. The days are colder now and grow dark earlier, but we were warm and cozy, listening to her music over … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Reader Are You? Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Maureen Lang

Over the years I’ve belonged to or visited a number of book clubs, which taught me there are many different reader styles. After posing this topic to my voracious-reader daughter, I decided to define the ones we’ve either been or … Continue reading →

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Giving Kindle Books

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! Did you know that you can give Kindle ebooks to people? All you need to do is enter their email address. The person you’re giving the Kindle ebook to doesn’t even have to own a Kindle! They can … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sarah Goebel

Robert McGee in his book, The Search for Significance, shares a story about a man who lost his mind, got down on all fours and began barking like a dog. Sometimes we, who are born again in Christ, do something … Continue reading →

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