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    Once Upon a Holy Night

    I was looking over my much-neglected blog recently and realized I’ve made a shift. Originally, I started blogging as an outlet for my creative writing. I love to write, but hardly make time for it anymore. Over time, it’s turned more into a mish-mash of my favorite things, opinions, songs,…

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    Christmas Read Alouds

    Hi! I’m currently reading, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” to my kids. In talking about it to friends, we’re all reading that this year! What other read aloud chapter books are out there for Christmas time? I know of good, shorter picture books, but not longer novels. I’d welcome any…

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    Thankfulness Election of 2008

    As a Conservative Christian, it comes as no surprise that the candidate I voted for yesterday did not win. And how are we to respond?Well, I’m responding with thankfulness. Not thankfulness for a loss… that is out of the question. But thankfulness for the freedoms I have been blessed to…

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    In The Waiting

    Last year, I blogged a lot about waiting. I think I mentioned the song Everlasting God by Chris Tomlin. Well, I just heard another great song about waiting while watching Fireproof, a movie I HIGHLY recommend!!! (For so many more reasons beyond the fact that my childhood crush is in…

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    Be Still My Soul

    A Hymn that grew to one of my favorites recently: Be Still My Soul Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;leave to your God to order and provide;in every change God faithful will remain.Be still, my soul: your best, your…

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    Homeschooling Curriculums

    A friend from high school recently asked for my thoughts & some information about homeschooling. I am by no means an expert, having just 7, 5, & 3 Year Olds, but I’ll be happy to share what I’ve gathered so far! Keep in mind that Indiana has different laws than…