My husband is not a fan of Christmas music. I am not sure why. It’s not like I play it all year round – I am one of those people who waits until after Thanksgiving. But over the years, I have managed to find a few that he will listen to with me without grumbling. […]
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Perhaps I bought two Christmas albums this year. Okay, I did. But once you hear Christy Nockels‘s album “The Thrill of Hope,” you will probably head right out and get one for yourself. Her voice is so incredibly beautiful. I have a feeling that I will be sharing one of her songs every year for awhile. […]
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Every year, I have fun picking out one new Christmas album. This year my choice was Brandon Heath’s “Christmas is Here.” Featuring a fun mix of both traditional and new songs, this is one worth owning. His song, “Just a Girl” definitely presents a unique perspective. I am certain that Mary, the mother of Jesus, […]
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Happy week before Christmas! We are gearing up toward Christmas vacation around here. Today was my last day of my middle school geography class for semester. And today’s topic might be one of my favorites: Nativity geography. And one of the significant places in the story: the city of David. Until I started teaching […]
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Note: I received a free ARC (advanced reader copy) of the book, Imperfect Justice to review. All opinions of the book are my own and were not influenced by this gift. At the end, an affiliate link is included in case you would like to purchase this highly recommended book. Does justice always work out? […]
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Legal suspense might be one of my favorite genres. There is something about courtroom drama that can be riveting. Although I have never had any desire to become a lawyer myself, I am intrigued by the process. Especially if the ultimate desire is to delve deep enough to find the truth. While I may be […]
Continue readingEver since our youngest was little, we have been purposefully observing the season of advent. For our family, simply celebrating Christmas is not enough. Advent is so much more. In case you are unfamiliar with that term, below is the definition. Advent: The period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming […]
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A few weeks ago, my crockpot developed a hairline crack. All the way through the black crock. Since I have had this appliance for more than a decade, perhaps that is not surprising. Especially because I actually cook in it several times a month all year. I knew that Black Friday was coming, so I […]
Continue readingToday is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. I am a big fan of this event and especially of Martin Luther. In fact, I have even seen the church doors. My original plan was to have a great post about a great book up about Luther. And that might happen in a day or two […]
Continue readingI think my husband and I would agree that becoming self-employed has been the best/hardest thing that we have ever done. We had no idea getting into our own business would involve so many struggles. Yet this very process has caused us to lean on God and each other in ways that we never would […]
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