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Posted on December 19, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

19. BEHOLD: The Coming

Places to go, people to see. We’re on the run, dashing through the (snow? Please?) At the time of Christ’s coming, it seems we’re all... Read more

Posted on December 15, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

15. BEHOLD: The Calm

Crazy days. Crazy illnesses, crazy injuries. Crazy times with students. Crazy plans to keep up with. Crazy lots to get done. Crazy excitement ahead. Everything... Read more

Posted on December 14, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

13. BEHOLD: The Author and Editor

Oh, the stories that come with Christmas! Tales of wild festivities, hilarious memories, and sentimental moments. At Christmas we also face stories we’d rather not;... Read more

Posted on December 12, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

12. BEHOLD: His Sacrifice

Little babies are one of the most precious blessings to behold in this world. We look on them with awe and wonder –their little hands... Read more

Posted on December 11, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

11. BEHOLD: The Brave

Isn’t it silly which things require bravery? Saying “no” to a friend’s Christmas invitation seems scary because they might be offended. Choosing that particular gift... Read more

Posted on December 10, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

10. BEHOLD: The Adorner

Why do we decorate at Christmas time? Jesus was born in a manger, and yet many of us to celebrate his birth deck out our... Read more

Posted on December 10, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

9. BEHOLD: Our Treasurer

People tend to count often in December. Fastidious budgeters often check their bank accounts multiple times a day during December. Others tally what’s left in their... Read more

Posted on December 8, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

8. BEHOLD: The Healer

Along with the Christmas season comes the cold season. And the flu season. And the season for strep throat, pneumonia, exhaustion, etc. Those are just... Read more

Posted on December 8, 2015 Faith Loving Others

4 Biblical Strategies for Honoring Your In Laws

You’re probably familiar with Exodus 20:12 –“honor your father and mother”. While fumbling over “Nan-uh, Mrs., uh, Mom?” it isn’t always obvious that this command... Read more

Posted on December 7, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

7. BEHOLD: The Bearer

I have 60 people on my Christmas card list this year. There are more than 10 people to buy for. That’s just Christmas stuff. The... Read more

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