Tag: Christian
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Old Things Are Passed Away
In Sunday School, several comments were made how the Easter story was so special at this time of year, how they loved the Easter season and what it meant to them. Had I been thinking about it at all beyond inviting the family for dinner? I felt an urgent need to focus on the season.…
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12 Memoirs: Temporarily Live Someone Else’s Life
A memoir is an account from the author’s life. Usually a memoir focuses on a particular time or experience the author went through; it tells about a part of their life. It does not cover their entire life like an autobiography would. There is often a thick thread of reflection and emotion throughout , as…
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6 Life-Changing Books for Happiness
Some books you read once and forget. Others stay on my shelves and get referenced many times. Just seeing their titles reminds me of the mental perspective shifts I got while reading them and how much better my life is for following their advice. The Bible will always top this list but that feels like…
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The December Collection: Cozy Links to a New Year
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we offer links and ideas for you to explore with us. I hope you have a cup of tea and a quiet moment to savor the good things in life while you read. The time between Christmas and New Year’s Day, usually from December 26 to the 31st, is…
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Calm My Anxious Heart
Imagine what your life would be like without worry. Is this even a realistic possibility? Linda Dillow, in Calm My Anxious Heart, says it is. You can start the journey today. What are your worries? These days, I tend to worry about my children: Will they be able to be faithful? Will they have their…
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Valleys Lead to Higher Ground
At my sister’s funeral several years ago, the minister at the graveside talked about walking through the valley of the shadow of death. He said we would all be walking that valley as we grieved the loss of her life. But he reminded us that the God of all hope would be with us and…
So She Reads 