from C.S. Lewis’ The Problem of Pain–chapter 6 “The human spirit will not even begin to surrender self-will as long as all seems to be well with it. Now error and sin both have this property, that the deeper they are, the less their victim suspects their existence; they are masked evil. Pain is unmasked [...]
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On a Sunday….. we sat listening to our Pastor finish a 12 week study on Job. His final words were: “God doesn’t give explanations, He gives promises.” I couldn’t stop thinking about the truth of those words. Caiti and Cody decided to come spend the night. We shared Christmas fun all day. We made the [...]
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I was gonna try to string together a post tonight. Then I saw this. I sat with my family to watch it and tears and mercy flowed. I am overwhelmed yet again that every provision has been made for us. Even my heart’s desire to remember. To *go back there*. Thank you dear friend, [...]
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Until I can find my words, my friends Denise and Julie and Patty have written about our tragic loss. By the gracious mercy of God, our family survived without so much as an injury. I can’t stop thanking him for preserving the lives of our children. We rejoice with you today at the Word made [...]
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I doubt there’s one of us left who escapes it. It’s our natural theology. “He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice” haunts us from the time we’re old enough to talk and we fear that our nice hasn’t been nice enough. The sad truth is, it hasn’t. By December 24th, I’ve committed enough sin [...]
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This is a recipe that I have memorized and have made countless times. It’s a family heirloom. The family jewels. It was recently entered in a county fair by my Aunt Rosemary and won 1st place. Which makes it award-winning fudge as well. I give it to you as a token of [...]
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I’ve joined The Nester’s Christmas Tour both in 2009 and in 2008. I love that girl. She gives me a goal for finishing my decorating. I haven’t finished decorating yet, despite her promptings but I’ve decided to tell you about my Christmas journey anyways. This year has been different for me. This is my first [...]
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It’s Saturday December 11 and I still do not have my Christmas tree up. I do have two wreaths and a table top tree and some garland. I’m getting there V E R Y S L O W L Y. Despite this somewhat worrisome fact, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying some preChristmas plays and concerts and [...]
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{fingers crossed that MckLinky works} Welcome to my virtual Christmas cookie exchange! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us. If you’ve never done a linky party before, here are the basic instructions. 1. Click to ‘add your post’ to the party. Add the permalink for the specific cookie post and not your’s [...]
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I never intended to make superhero cookies. But after I dipped my lovely shortbread wonders into the chocolate coating, they looked EX.ACT.LY like the hulk. It took me back to 1977, the year of my first perm and my first pair of Trax, when my brother would let me tag along with him [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
