Christian Living
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Should We Alter Our Christmas Traditions?
The holidays are here and many folks are asking the same question, “Should we alter our Christmas traditions this year?” Every December, I purchase a new calendar for the upcoming year. Immediately, I pen in people’s birthdays and the rest of our traditional activities for the year. Do you do something similar? Last December, did you pen in all of this year’s festivities and family gatherings? There was no need to use a pencil because the traditions have always been celebrated the same way every year. Right? But, now! The calendar has been violated with red slashes, arrows, and scribbles. People are making changes. Some are cancelling events altogether. That’s…
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2020 Journey of Faith with Cancer {Guest Post}
The year 2020 has been a journey of faith, especially for those who have been courageously fighting cancer. Follower of Christ, and a Children's Advocate, Faith Boehmer is one of those warriors. Earlier this year, I learned Faith had embarked on a journey with cancer. I joined her Facebook prayer group and was so blessed by her transparency and her testimony that I asked if she’d share a bit of her journey with you--
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CRPS Awareness: Chronic Pain Requires Courage
According to nccih.nih.gov, more than 25.3 million Americans experience chronic pain. Out of those, approximately 200,000 are diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). November is CRPS Awareness Month. Prior to 2014, I had never heard of CRPS. It’s taken me this long to come to terms with this chronic neuroinflammatory disorder. I still don’t fully understand it. Because there are so many CRPS warriors whose suffering is so much greater, I’ve hesitated to even mention mine. However, it is because of those who are suffering greatly, that I want to participate in CRPS Awareness Month. Chronic pain sufferers, as well as their families, require courage. Courage to search, to…
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Freedom from Fear {Guest Post}
What does freedom from fear look like? My special guest this week is here to share with you her perspective. There are so many things I like about Pammy Martin. We have much in common--a love for reading, writing, and Jesus. Plus, we share the same parents. She's my precious sister! Hear what she has to say about overcoming our fears.
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Overcoming the Weapon of Fear – by Paige Snedeker
This month we're featuring a few women who bravely share their testimonies about dealing with fear. Today, you’re in for a blessing as Paige Snedeker guest posts. If you’ve not read my interview with Paige, allow me to briefly introduce her to you. She is a talented illustrator and author. She’s written and illustrated two of her own picture books. Plus, she’s illustrated a book for Michelle Medlock Adams, titled I Love You the Mostest. Paige is kindly donating a copy of this picture book as a giveaway to one of you readers. Yay! We love giveaways here--especially books. Writing or illustrating a children’s book is no easy feat. For…
