Christian Living
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Popcorn Ceilings Are Popular Again! (A Note on Hospitality)
Have you heard popcorn ceilings are popular again? No? Perhaps you’ve watched numerous home improvement shows where the removal of popcorn ceilings topped the to-do lists. Or, maybe you’ve overheard hate speech directed toward ceilings with "cottage cheese." That’s what happened to me. Rumors of its inferiority were circling when we built our house in 1999. But I was so happy and thankful for the opportunity to build a house I didn’t mind declining a more expensive smooth ceiling. I’ve always been 10 years behind the trends anyway. By the time something begins to grow on me, it’s out of fashion again.
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When to Tell Kids the Truth About Santa
I remember the day I learned the truth about Santa Claus. Do you remember when you discovered Santa wasn’t real? Did you figure it out on your own, or did someone tell you? Perhaps you finally pinned your parents down and demanded the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Now that you’re a parent, perhaps you’re wondering when and how to break the news to your kids. I have some suggestions for you to consider.
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GOD, I FEEL SCARED Book Review
“Scared happens to us all, and that’s okay. But God doesn’t want you to stay afraid.” This is the theme in the picture book GOD, I FEEL SCARED (Zonderkidz, p.30). Three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene caused more destruction than anyone expected. As it swept through communities, it left behind inconceivable devastation and fear. Sadly, my daughter and her family experienced this in their Black Mountain/Swannanoa Valley community. Thankfully, they and their home are okay. Or, as she says, “We’re okay, but we’re not okay.” If your family has been affected by recent storms—figuratively or literally—then consider reading together GOD, I FEEL SCARED.
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The Power of Mama’s Bible
There’s been a connection between my mother and her Bible for as long as I can remember. Years passed before I realized the power of that bond.
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If You Love Your Pastor, Send Him Away (+ List of Places)
October is Pastor Appreciation Month and as a semi-retired pastor’s wife, I’d like to share with you one way to show love to your pastor. In 2015, I wrote a blog post, The Best Gift My Husband Ever Received for Pastor Appreciation Month. I’m amazed at how many people are still viewing that post! I want to update you on my husband’s pastoring journey, and how we believe even more now, that sending your pastor away is one of the greatest acts of love you can show. Plus, I am including a list of places that offer free or reduced-price lodging for ministry leaders.
