Discovering the Joy in Your Life
People talk a lot about happiness in the future tense. How many times have you heard friends say, “If I could just find the right guy, I’d be so happy?” But happiness is not a circumstance to wait for. Happiness is being satisfied with who you are, where you are, and where you’re going. It’s all about you. Happiness...... >Read More
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Saying ‘I Love You’ for Less
This is for the frugal romantic. Last Valentine’s Day I had $8. I went to the local grocery store and bought gladiolas (the cheapest flowers I could find – but very beautiful). I cut red tissue paper into hearts. I also bought strawberries and grapes. I got out all the photos of the two of us and taped them... >Read More
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Gary Foreman,
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Women,
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Gift-Giving Strategies for Growing Families
Every year, with weddings and new babies, our family seems to grow by at least one. Now, with in-laws, nieces and nephews, my Christmas list has swelled to 18 “immediate” family members. Since we live hundreds of miles away from one another, not only does exchanging gifts mean shopping and wrapping, but also mailing all the parcels. Kinda...... >Read More
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Homespun Hospitality
When I moved to a new house some years ago, a neighbor came by with a beautiful glass jar filled with a blend of tea and juice crystals she dubbed, “Friendship Tea.” I was so touched I wept on the spot. It was a special moment between us. She was the first one in my new neighborhood to welcome... >Read More
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Hospitality on the Run
Most of us are busy, too busy. We want to deepen our friendships, and we recognize the value of ministering to one another with meals and unhurried conversation. But there’s neither the time nor the place to do so.
If this is your problem, consider “portable hospitality.”
1. Pack a picnic basket with matching cloth napkins and place mats. Add...... >Read More
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Lettie J. Kirkpatrick,
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Will Your Home Welcome Everyone? Steps to take before you build to make your home visitable
Most everyone wants their new home to be very hospitable and inviting, to provide a sense of warmth, starting with the front door and continuing from room to room.
But have you given any thought to whether your home will welcome everyone in a real, practical sense? What about those who may come into your life who depend on the... >Read More
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Facebook: Why all the love?
Gone are the days of smoke signals, telegrams, typewriters and rotary dial phones. These forms of communication are practically prehistoric in comparison to the tools of communication defining this generation, namely Mark Zuckerberg’s little invention: Facebook.
In the four short years since it’s inception Facebook has taken over like the plague;...... >Read More
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Surviving Marital Bliss
“I think we need to go out on a date tonight.”
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12 Tips for the Practical Bride
It’s not always an easy world for a bride to be in.... >more
Soul Cravings: Seeking
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)
