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Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Family Christian: Bringing the Holiday Home

(With the generous support of Family Christian, I’ve been able to find some beautiful items to adorn my home this Christmas season, expressing the true sense of CHRISTmas. All the items featured in this post were provided by Family Christian and my selection of these items and my opinion of them are pure, honest, and unbiased). 

Who’s in the holiday spirit? Show of hands…anyone? I sure am. I have about 75% of my shopping yet to do but I’m unthwarted.

I refuse to panic.

I’m excited. I’m determined to embrace the season, it’s true Reason, and just enjoy every little bit of it.

Deciding not to allow the season to be stressful, I’ve decided instead to delight in it and savor all its elements. Continue Reading

Encouragement, Health, Life Is Beautiful

Christmas: An Extra Place at the Table

This is the season of light.  Thanksgiving is past. We’ve already done our Black Friday binge-shopping for the year.

I see more trees being put up this weekend than I ever remember being put up so soon in the season in previous years. The decorations, trees, and lights inspire me to start decorating our own home.

But in this season of sparkling tinsel and twinkling lights, there’s a darker side we don’t always think about, or want to. For many people, this season of togetherness, generosity, and family presents a viciously painful battle. Continue Reading