Story
Inspiration and resources for telling your story, and the stories of others, to the next generation.
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Book Review of Building Your Strengths & Three Giveaways!
by Sally Matheny Not only are Thomas Nelson publishers blessing me with wonderful books, but they want to bless my blog readers as well. This month, they’ve sent, not one, but six beautiful, Women of Faith Bible study books to me. Three for me, and three to give away! How cool is that? Building Your Strengths is the one I’m working through now. I’ll be giving away a copy of it and a copy of Praying with Power, as well as Giving God Your Future. Look for giveaway details in this post. Strengths and weaknesses We all have them. The problem is we tend to overestimate the weaknesses and…
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The best Christmas pageant ever happened in the year 1999. Well, it is one of the best, and it makes me cry every time I think of it. Not because of the angels in their white poster-board wings and crooked tinsel halos. Nor was it the tiny, shepherds carrying ninja sticks, or the wise men wearing refurbished Burger King crowns.Even though “Mary” held the baby doll as if it was Jesus himself; that year, it was all about “Joseph.” The Sweet Siblings Three, sweet siblings began attending our church. They came to VBS in the summer and continued to come almost every Sunday after that, as long as they had…
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The Fears & Joys of Adoption (Part 2)
What’s the adoption process like? I’d compare it to waiting in line for your first-ever roller coaster ride. While waiting on the sidelines, you watch the experiences of others. Your desire to do it is beyond measure. However, there’s a constant tango taking place in your stomach as excitement and anxiety argue over who will lead. Ahh…the fears and joys of adoption. Here is part two of our family's love story.
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The Winner of the Journal the Word Bible
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.And I’m happy to announce the winner of the Journal the Word Bible.Congratulations Jennifer R. of N.C.! Jennifer, I’ll contact you about delivery of your Bible.Thanks to all of you who shared comments on how God’s Word has influenced your life. I am thankful for each of you, Sally
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The Fears and Joys of Our Adoption Journey (Part 1/2)
Are you considering adoption? In honor of Adoption Awareness Month, I’d like to share with you a few of the fears and joys of our adoption journey. Perhaps they’ll encourage you if you’re considering adoption. It’s understandable to experience some apprehension. Many uncertainties emerge.
