As I prepare this week’s Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop I am relaxing with my feet up, watching A Christmas Carol with my family. I ask myself, which Spirit of Christmas might be visiting me tonight? What will be my response? Am I too old or unwilling to change? I pray the Joy of the Lord fills my heart,…
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Life is a whirlwind of activity around here. The tree is up, the carols are playing, the cookies are baking. We’ve been shopping and wrapping and handcrafting. So much joy, so much chaos, and plenty of memory-making! I have been enjoying all the posts you are sharing at our Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop, full of holiday celebration and…
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I find myself caught up in the business of the season, how about you? I do love the hustle and bustle, the baking and decorating, but I want to be slow down and savor the moments. That’s what I’ll be working on these next few weeks. Today? I look forward to savoring the posts you bring to the party! I…
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Happy Thanksgiving! I pray you are enjoying time with family, friends, loved ones. At my house we’ll be cooking together, playing together, rejoicing together. Togetherness – it’s a good thing! I’m grateful for the “togetherness’ each week at our blog hop. I’m so thankful for the encouragement and inspiration you all share each Thursday. Last week, Why to Eat Pie…
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A friend once told me she learned to speak in a positive manner by making the choice to do so. She also said when hard things need to be said, to say them with love. Wise and encouraging words, aren’t they? Gratitude and thankfulness are the theme of the season, but my prayer is that we all learn to live…
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