Clean and Christmas just go together, don’t they? We clean so that we can decorate, and then we clean and remove containers after decorating. We clean before cooking delicious meals and baking, and then we wash the pots and pans until our fingertips turn into “raisins.” We clean before company…
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Echo of the Heart
Yesterday, an echocardiogram revealed important information about my heart. I’m thankful the report was good. During the procedure, I was amazed to see the inner workings of my heart on the screen. As the tech moved the probe around, some views showed all four chambers working in tandem, and some…
What Does God Want This Christmas?
The brown paper sack of cornmeal was the most unusual Christmas present I’d ever received. Terry, a shy first grader, placed the unwrapped gift on my desk. I knew that his grandparents sold homemade cornmeal for a limited income, and I suspected giving a bag away was a sacrifice. I…
Holiday Prep: Take a Break First!
At the beginning of each month, I post ideas for meaningful gifts to help us share joy and encouragement with other people. Guess what. This month, the gift idea is for Please nestle into a comfy chair and accept this package, beautifully wrapped and bearing a tag with your name…