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We’re talking about knitting, and Grandma shares her secret to becoming so skilled. “It’s because of all the mistakes I corrected. It’s a great way

December 28, 2015

Every time I visit North Carolina, I learn more about Southern Traditions. Here, we’re spoiled with full breakfasts of bacon and eggs and coffee and

December 27, 2015

I think about the old phrase, “stay calm, cool, and collected.” It’s funny because I sit here in 70 degree winter weather (I’m not cool),

December 26, 2015

I remind myself that it doesn’t end today; Christmas rises in our hearts every day because God is with us. It’s Christmas! Emmanuel! God is

December 25, 2015

My youngest daughter presents me with a handmade little candle for an early Christmas gift. She tells me how, in school, she took a piece

December 24, 2015

This morning I remember the despair that comes from self-focus and self-absorption. I recall the day I read Isaiah 58:10 for the first time in

December 23, 2015

I stop to visit the 70 year old grandmother from Denmark who visits her family down the road. Years ago, she inspired me with her

December 22, 2015

We’ve added another treat to our holiday collection of goodies to give to neighbors and to keep in endless supply for visitors: Coconut Macaroons. I

December 21, 2015

This morning in church, I talk to my wise, older friend (the same one who first kept my children in church nursery all those years

December 20, 2015

On this night in 2010, we invited a stranger into our house. We almost didn’t, but we did. On this night, in 2011, we learned

December 19, 2015