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Chosen and Preposterous by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 15, 2014 by juliearduini

My last post was about my 2013 word of the year, abundance, and how it played out. It seems fitting as we’re still in the new year that I share my words for 2014. Yes, you read right. Words. Because … Continue reading →

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Love is a Journey by Hannah Alexander

Posted on January 7, 2014 by alexanderhodde

Yep, I’m still writing about romance, both in my novels and on the blogs.  Why? because what beats love? There is romance between God and mankind, and girlfriends (had me some good girlfriend time this weekend, and it gave me … Continue reading →

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The Power of 1

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Vicki Hinze

  The Power of One     I am a Bridge-Walker.  I have one foot in the Christian world, and one foot in the Secular world.   I write in both and have for decades.  When you walk the bridge, you … Continue reading →

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New Year Reflection by Tara Randel

Posted on January 2, 2014 by tararandel

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been one to make new year’s resolutions. To sit down and make a list of things I need to do or change seems a bit daunting. Since life can change so much … Continue reading →

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Abundance by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 1, 2014 by juliearduini

Happy New Year!  It probably doesn’t surprise you that words are important to me. Beyond writing, I ask God to reveal a word He wants me to focus on for the year. As we welcome 2014, I thought I’d share … Continue reading →

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Immanuel – God is With Us As We Enter into 2014!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

The tree is down, the decorations are put away. But, as I leave the Christmas celebrations behind and prepare to enter into the New Year, God is still very much in my midst. Yes, my mind continues to be stayed … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on December 27, 2013 by kristenheitzmann

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Legend has it, that the familiar carol has a symbolic spiritual meaning.  There are different stories told about the reason for this coded symbolism and even differences in … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Maureen Lang

For our Christmas service, my pastor reminded us of Jesus’ uncle whose name was Zacharias. He was an old and godly man, but without children. One day the angel Gabriel came to him with the news that his wife Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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The Best Christmas Story

Posted on December 23, 2013 by alandkathi66

Many who hear the words “The Christmas Story” mistakenly equate it to Ralphie and his infamous BB gun. I must admit, I love that silly story and have watched it many times. But it’s not what pops into my mind … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 19, 2013 by tararandel

Merry Christmas! This time of year is so busy. Our time is filled up with shopping and decorating, cooking and baking. If your children are involved in school plays, they can run us ragged. Even church activities can be overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Pockets of Time by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 18, 2013 by juliearduini

Last month I attended a gathering filled with women who had all participated in an interactive Bible study on Esther. The pastor had a message she wanted to share that went along with Esther’s story. It was an inspiring event … Continue reading →

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Limping Through the Holidays

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

Limping Through the Holidays:  Where’s My Magic? by Vicki Hinze Ah, it’s the holidays.  The season of more.  More work.  More chores.  More social events.  More shopping, cooking, decorating, and, well, more.  It’s also the season of “it’s harder to … Continue reading →

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WHEN YOU’VE LOST EVERYTHING by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

This year, more than most, I’m hearing from people who have lost everything.  They’re feeling hopeless and helpless.  Defeated in life, or by life.  Some have lost jobs and homes, some have lost their health, and some have lost loved … Continue reading →

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A WORD FOR CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 13, 2013 by yvon63

Rushing past the smiling male Salvation Army bell ringer who looked to be about 30 years old, I entered the supermarket. When I came out, my thoughts were on the amount of money spent and there were still gifts to … Continue reading →

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Christmas from a Child’s Perspective

Posted on December 12, 2013 by bethrachg

Just in case you forget what Christmas is really about, these children remind us that not only do we need to understand Christmas, we need to share the message! Enjoy! http://vimeo.com/34223828 Blessings! Beth

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