The Power of Comparison 

I think too often comparison gets a bad rap. Just like chocolate can be bad if misused, comparison isn’t the bad guy, it can just be used in harmful ways. Comparison can be a thief of joy, but it can also be a shepherd of wisdom. What?!  You think I’m crazy don’t you?  I would…

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The Verdant Beauty of a Christmas Tree

Verdant Beauty

Christmas music warms my heart like no other. The lyrics are packed with rich truths that lend themselves to unique opportunities for contemplation year after year. Even songs that are so familiar, ones that you think couldn’t possibly offer new insights, can surprise you with new and exciting truth.  My kids and I stumbled across…

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Chris Tomlin CD – Adore

Chris Tomlin's new Christmas CD Adore

I love Christmas music.  The songs set a mood of remembering the birth of Christ.  Sometimes I find myself getting lost in songs that celebrate the season and totally miss the reason.  I’m always thankful for artists like Chris Tomlin and his new CD “Adore” that call their listeners to worship.   Songs: 1. He…

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Thanksgiving – Day of Praise

Thanksgiving

On today’s national recognition of Thanksgiving, I thought it fitting not to fill this post with my own words of thanks, but words from more inspired poets. Happy Thanksgiving! BetsyBetsy Strauss is an unexpected homeschooler, mother of three, who is in a relationship with a sweet man for life. She loves reading books, drinking coffee, and…

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5 Days of Christmas Presence (not Presents)

Christmas Presence

A couple of years ago, we were trying to figure out how to make Christmas work with an ever shrinking budget.  The solution?  Homemade Christmas.  I set up “Santa’s Workshop” in my room and made all kinds of wonderful treasures.  It took forever, but Christmas morning still felt like that glorious day of opening presents…

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