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Well, Christmas is almost here. By now you've probably done all your shopping, wrapped all the gifts, sent all the cards, and are now either finishing up last minute plans or are totally prepared for Christmas Day and are enjoying some peace and quiet. Christmas day can be a very busy, full, overwhelming, and maybe even stressful time for some people. There is often a lot of chaos, child wrangling, cooking, maybe traveling, or preparing ... read more
When not going on a long trip, how often do you think to pack your car for emergencies? If you're always just running to the grocery store, or here and there, would you ever think to be prepared? For myself, a trip to the grocery store can be as far as 45 minutes one way. So every trip I take I need to carefully plan each trip. Because I know if I was to go off the road, especially in a blizzard, it would be hours before someone could tow me ... read more
Ministry, especially when you are busy and always on the go, can be really tough. Not only are you struggling to manage your household, and maybe a job as well, but you're also expected to be able to keep up with the needs and expectations of the church. After talking about getting materialism out of our lives on Monday, I wanted to show you how you can use your clutter for ministry. Sort it Out First off, sort through your clutter ... read more
Materialism-noun: preoccupation with or emphasis on material objects, comforts, and considerations, with a disinterest in or rejection of spiritual, intellectual,or cultural values. The bible is extremely clear on what God thinks of materialism. Luke 16:15 says: You make yourselves look good in front of people, but God knows what is really in your hearts. What is important to people is hateful in God's sight. It's pretty ... read more
Hygge seems to be a popular term that I have often heard labeled and associated with witchcraft or other pagan religions. But with further research, I can say that could not be farther from the truth. hygge - the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etcAccording to dictionary.com Hygge is often labeled as a practice to find feelings of peace; ... read more