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Teen Girls New Year’s Eve Party

by Lori Merrill

Last year one of our previous team members and friend to the ministry (Rachel Castor) contributed an article about her family’s tradition at New Year’s Eve.  I loved the idea and wished we would have known about it when our children were young.  My daughter was planning to have several friends over for [...]

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Categories : Hospitality, New Year's, News
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“Happy Birthday, Jesus” Cake

by Sara Crooks
I would venture to say that most of us are continually looking for ways to reinforce for our families and ourselves WHO we celebrate during this crazy and chaotic season.  We search for ways, big and small, to free ourselves of the commercialism that entices us and the busyness that often engulfs us.
 
Over [...]

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Categories : Christmas, News, Recipes
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No Time For Cookies?!

By Debbs Hammett

 
Baking cookies during the holidays stirs up many fond memories. I would bake for weeks and have literally hundreds of cookies prepared by the time Christmas arrived! Each family member had their favorites and they would be shared and enjoyed throughout the holidays. It is a wonderful family tradition that my daughters carry [...]

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Categories : Christmas, News, Recipes
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Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

by Marcia Newkirk
If you are anything like me, you love Christmastime. Our calendars are full–lots of parties, trips to the mall, letters from old friends, gifts to wrap, cookies to bake, cards to send, and houses to decorate. I am tired just thinking ahead! Often times, by December 25 we are so physically exhausted, emotionally drained, [...]

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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

by Debbs Hammett

In this busy time of year, easy, delicious recipes are a blessing and I love this one for pumpkin bread. It makes two loaves so you can put one in the freezer for when friends drop by or give it as a gift! It’s just delicious with a cream cheese spread so a [...]

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Categories : News, Recipes, Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving Hospitality

by Amy Wood

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love that a day is set aside for the express purpose of being thankful for all that God has done for us.  You may find yourself with a house full of family and friends on this special day, so whether it is [...]

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