Christmas Letter
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The Infamous Christmas Letter

I’ve always loved receiving annual Christmas letters from family and friends, especially the far-flung ones. In a pre-Facebook/Skype era, it was pretty much the only way to get caught up on news and major life events. Maybe it was just my particular circle of friends, but never did I receive

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A guide to online dating for over 50
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The Over 50’s Guide to Dating

By Patrick Vernon – Dating over the age of 50 can feel like an alien experience. With the dominance of online dating websites and swiping left and right to find a date you might want to simply remain single forever and instead keep cats for company – but this is

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Being in the Present and enjoying the time you have
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Being Present and Enjoying the Time You Have

By Alexis Apel – According to Donna Lee, being present in the moment and enjoying the time you have is learned through age. She is 82 and has lived an extraordinary life. On each finger she wears a ring- butterflies, dolphins and jewels of many colors. They’ve been there as

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Sandra Glahn

The Hallmark of a Good Gift: Caring Enough To Send The Very Best

By Sandra Glahn− A Christmas Message from Genesis 4 It’s Christmastime—a season when company buffets of roast beef and honey-baked ham end with white elephant exchanges. Elementary schools hold food drives and Salvation Army volunteers patiently wait for their kettles to fill with coins. Icicle lights hang off eaves in

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Mandy Young
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I Know the Plans I Have For You, Declares the Lord…

By Mandy Young – “What happened to your leg?” This is a question I’m asked weekly, if not daily. I became an amputee two weeks before my 9th birthday and even after 21 years of being asked this question, it’s still a hard one for me to answer. Not because

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Privilege of blessing
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Marion Pyle

The Privilege of Blessing

By Marion M. Pyle – Suddenly, fall is here. Overnight the air is crisp, skies are gloriously blue, and it’s time to again drape the heavy comforter over our beds. We’re now officially in the home stretch for 2015. Thanksgiving reservations, menus and plans have taken center stage and even

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Love the Coopers
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The Perfect Christmas – Memory Versus Reality

By Carol Doyel – I don’t know if there really is such a thing as a perfect Christmas, but I remember a couple that came close. As I reflect back on those Christmases, when our children were young, I remember the long leisure days of hanging out at home with

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DIY Gift Ideas for Parents of Newborns

By Jennifer Livingston– When a new little life enters the world, it is important to give a gift to the family of that child, to show support and a spirit of welcoming for their new addition. The birth of each little one, especially those in families who are close to

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mental incarceration
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Carol Doyel

Mental Incarceration

By Carol Doyel Our church women’s group is doing a study on Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. The book and study guide is intended to help people recognize the battle that goes on in our minds due to a cunning enemy who is the father of lies, and

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prayer closet
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Kim Chaffin

Finding Your Prayer Closet

By Kim Chaffin – Praying is such an important part of our growth as Christians and it is our best defense when life throws a sucker punch at us. It is very important to have place we call our own to pray. I have a favorite chair in my living

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Family Portrait - Retake
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Sarah Meece

The Family Portrait – Retake

By Sarah Meece – “All things work for the good of those who love him.”  Romans 8:28 During a family Thanksgiving gathering, we can practically guarantee that someone will exclaim, “Hey everybody, why don’t we all get together for a nice family portrait!” There’s sure to be some moaning and

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This Is Not a Time to Give-Up!
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Carol Doyel

This Is Not a Time to Give-Up!

By Carol Doyel – In a three-day training I attended on “A Journey to Transformation” presented by Larry Lane, based on extensive research work done by The Sentinel Group in Lynnwood Washington, one of the topics they covered was time, and the idea of “incrementalism.” The concept being that we

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God’s Wilderness Blessings

By Marion M. Pyle – There are times in the Christian life when we walk through a wilderness experience. God’s voice seems far away. We cannot turn back but have no clear vision for moving forward. The temptation to feel abandoned and despairing will be very real. This scenario in

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loneliness
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Loneliness and Isolation Can Kill Grandparents

Loneliness and isolation have some devastating side effects, other than just making the solo person feel uncomfortable. Being and/or feeling alone can cause a host of physical and emotional ills, and can even lead to an increased likelihood of death. In fact, social isolation raises mortality among elderly individuals by

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Fast Friends
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Fast Friends – New Book Release

By Suzanne Niles and Wendy Simpson Little – Two uniquely different women discover the powerful bond of friendship, fasting and prayer. Women desire genuine friendships from other women who will hold their concerns confidentially close to their heart, and offer tender commitment to support and guidance regarding those concerns.  Fast Friends

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Kay Arthur
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Tenacious Faith 2015 Fuels Up for its October Women’s Conference

Kay Arthur, Co-founder of Percept Ministries International, leads the pack of empowering speakers at the Tenacious Faith 2015 Women’s Conference on October 23 and 24 at Cornerstone Nashville. TFaithWomen.com. Tenacious Faith invites women of all ages across the U.S. to come experience a weekend of hope, inspiration, and spiritual refreshment.

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come back soon
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Barbara Kazdan

Come Back Soon

By Barbara Kazdan – They come. They go. They supercharge my life, then go back to theirs. We laugh, we talk – about things big and small. I sleep better knowing they’re under my roof. Mornings bring the warm, familiar company I miss. On the last day, sadness rumbles inside

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great 50th anniversary ideas
Faith & Relationships
Korie

50th Anniversary Gifts that Say I Love You

50 years of togetherness is a beautiful occasion for any couple. It is the celebration of a lifetime, of the love and companionship of two people who have persevered to celebrate a monumental celebration. Few couples are blessed to reach this stage of their life and marriage. Such a glorious occasion

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