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Everyday Life w/ Stephanie
“Happy” New Year, 2014!
I’ve heard more than one person this week mention that 2013 wasn’t that “happy” for them. and if truth be told, they won’t be sad to see it go. So, you can imagine I found it interesting when I discovered that ’13 was, in the Chinese Calendar, the Year of the Snake.
What Does The Advent Peace Candle & Charlie Brown Have in Common?
I remember one particular Christmas Pageant that I had a part in as a young girl.
We used to put on bathrobes and place towels on our heads. Sound familiar? Magically, those items suddenly transformed us into shepherds. White bedsheets and tinsel halos were the costume of choice for those of us desiring to be angels. And Mary? Well, she was always in blue, of course.
When did they make Thanksgiving official?
We talk a lot about turkeys and giving thanks these days, but if you ask the average American the history of this day, it's a bit of a struggle to dig up the facts and the stories. Here's to keeping the info alive!So when was this day made the "real deal?"During the...
Veteran’s day: Saying Thanks.
Each of us in our own way wish to show gratitude to those who have served. Yet, when we try to express it, I am amazed how many of us so often feel our words are quite inadequate.How do you properly thank someone who went through horrific moments because of their...
Broccoli Can Be Dangerous: And other things you should know.
It was early in the morning and guests were coming. Which is not common in my home. Serving on a Monday morning, that is. So I guess I was a bit "off" when I opened the freezer door. Before I knew it, there it went. Flying broccoli.When it hit my toe, within...
Keep it Simple. And Then Enjoy.
Life doesn't have to be difficult. If we have a roof over our head, food to eat, and someone to love, (and be loved by) that should be enough. Sadly these days, for many people, it just isn't.There’s a song that was quite popular in the Christian radio scene during...
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