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If You Could Be a Superhero
If you could be a superhero(ine), what would your super power be? A while back, our youth pastor challenged the teens in youth group to design their own biblical superhero, complete with name, super power, theme song, icon, etc. Our high school girls created a superheroine they called Proverbs 31derwoman. I was so impressed with their idea, organized in such…
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Top 10 Best Reads from 2016
Top 10 Best Reads from 2016? But Kristen, we’re in 2017 now. Yes, I know this post may seem late, but I spent the last week moving and everything that comes with it. Besides, there are 12 new months to fill with good books, which gives all of us some time to add a title or two to our lists. My top…
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2017 Keyword: Simplicity
Looking ahead holds such hope and excitement, but before we talk about the New Year, we should take a moment to look back and be thankful for all God has done. My word for 2016 was convergence, and the idea was to move toward a central goal or purpose. As I think back over all that God has done, I…
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Christmas Craft: Scripture Promises Mason Jar
What do you give the person who has everything? Here’s one idea for adding a personal touch to your Christmas gifts. The best part is you can make it yourself! Earlier this year, a friend gave me a gift that has meant so much to me. It was a purple mason jar, adorned simply with a ribbon, and inside were 100 paper…
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Christmas Giving & Book Giveaway
Giving is one of the most beautiful parts of the Christmas season. As Karen Ehman explains in her book Listen, Love Repeat, there’s more than one way to give. Yes, people primarily think of gifts, but giving of one’s time is often even more valuable. A friend shared a story how someone had decorated her tree and house for Christmas…
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A BeAtRIce riSTeAu Mystery: Hot Sleeves Haleigh
I’m excited to share with you this cozy short mystery – just in time for Christmas. Here’s how it works: Read the CASE. Cast your vote (poll). Read the SOLUTION. Enjoy! Kristen [polldaddy poll=9242631]
