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Anyone need some peace? Peace is something Jesus brings us, as He is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His peace has no end (Isaiah 9:7). As I stared at the word peace on our counter top, I thought about the peace I need from the Lord in a few things (I can think of…
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A few years ago, a Christmas tradition started called “The Elf on the Shelf” where an elf doll “magically” moves from place to place usually at night throughout one’s home leading up to Christmas. I’ve seen some creative photos of elves on shelves, fireplaces, and just about everything else. My personal favorite picture of our…
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My book, “40 Jesus Filled Days of Easter: A Devotional to Help Families Keep Their Eyes on Jesus” will be released on the first of February!!! Here’s the book cover (front and back) hot off the press. Yes, it’s a companion to “25 Jesus Filled Days of Christmas”. I’m so excited!
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“Abby, what was your favorite Christmas present of all time?” That was the question I had for my middle daughter as she walked through the living room one night. With no hesitation, she said, “My Barbie Dreamhouse!” Instantly, vivid memories flooded my mind of shopping for the Barbie Dreamhouse, purchasing the huge toy, and assembling…
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I will never forget all three times my wife found out she was pregnant and told me the great news. How exciting! The children we had hoped and prayed for had been conceived and begun to grow – human life had formed – what a miracle! Like you, I’ve received expectant and birth announcements. I’ve…
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Christmas is supposed to be an exciting time of family and fun. One Christmas song says, “It’s the hap, happiest season of all.” But for many, it can be a painful time dealing with the loss of a loved one. One of the biggest gifts God can give you this Christmas is the gift of…
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I love the food that Christmas brings. Lots of home cooking and lots of desserts! Did you know that the word stressed is desserts spelled backwards? That can’t just be a coincidence. It must be divine! You’re welcome. One of my favorite Christmas desserts is strawberry pie. I remember my aunt making a strawberry pie…
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A call to those faithful to Jesus – because He is faithful – behold the King of angels! A call to adore the One most adored – Christ the Lord! A call to behold the one born in Bethlehem – Jesus, He will save us from our sins! Sing angels, Sing! Sing, citizens of heaven!…
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What’s the best Christmas present you’ve ever received? When I was a kid, I received two G.I. Joe tanks and the Star Wars Millennium Falcon in the same year! What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received? I once received a $100 savings bond and a boy cabbage patch doll…really! For one, boys don’t play…
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They say men have four stages of life – believing in Santa, not believing in Santa, playing Santa, and looking like Santa! I remember as a kid I was so excited when my mom told me “Santa” would be at my aunt’s house on Christmas Eve. She said we could sit on his lap and…
stephen R Harrison 