Celebrate Seasons & Holidays

5 TRUTHS THE UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTMAS TREE TEACHES US ABOUT CHRISTMAS

While the unexpected beauty of an upside-down Christmas tree may cause us to stop and stare in awe and wonder,…
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7 INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTMAS PRAYERS AND POEMS TO FOCUS ON THE TRUE MEANING OF THE SEASON

When the hustle and bustle of the season threaten to take my mind off the true meaning of Christmas, I…
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ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO “LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT” THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON?

Celebrate Seasons & Holidays

The familiar Christmas carol tells us that during the holiday season, we can “let our hearts be light” because “from…
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5 WAYS TO EMBRACE THANKSGIVING

Celebrate Seasons & Holidays

Let our lives be full of “thanks” and “giving.” Breaking down the word “Thanksgiving” into two separate, distinct actions has given…
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REDEEMING GRACE: WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO ME AS A WOMAN

Celebrate Seasons & Holidays, Explore Bible Characters & Themes

The resurrection of Jesus means everything to me as a Christian. It is the foundation on which my faith is…
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8 WAYS TO EMBRACE THANKSGIVING DURING THE PANDEMIC

Celebrate Seasons & Holidays

Has your Thanksgiving celebration changed due to the pandemic? Are you unable to see family and friends? Have you had…
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5 TRUTHS THE UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTMAS TREE TEACHES US ABOUT CHRISTMAS

7 INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTMAS PRAYERS AND POEMS TO FOCUS ON THE TRUE MEANING OF THE SEASON

ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO “LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT” THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON?

5 WAYS TO EMBRACE THANKSGIVING

REDEEMING GRACE: WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO ME AS A WOMAN

8 WAYS TO EMBRACE THANKSGIVING DURING THE PANDEMIC

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