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Wedding Day Security Checklist: The Bride’s Armor
A wedding day security checklist with the bride's armor in mind. Symbolic and scripture-infused devotion for brides.
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The Bible Explorer’s Guide Book Review
A book review of Nancy I. Sanders' nonficition book, The Bible Explorer's Guide.
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How Should We Prepare Our Children for War?
by Sally Matheny How Should We Prepare Our Children for War? Regardless of where we stand on the issue of the military draft, it is the law that our sons, and possibly soon, even our daughters, register with the Selective Service when they turn eighteen years old. Very few want, or expect, a military draft to occur. But what if… What if the time comes when we are informed our children will definitely serve in the military? Some of us would have years to prepare, some would have only days. My son is a young teen. One day he will have to register with the Selective…
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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.