Published December 9th, 2014 by

“One must not so replenish the stomach so that the brain refuses to function.” – Hercule Poirot. Good advice but what happens when we eat too much, as we are prone…

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Published December 8th, 2014 by

Said old fellow Tom, on a bright Christmas day, “If you want a fine time, give something away.” So he sent a turkey to neighbour Mr. Price and Mr. Price…

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Published December 7th, 2014 by

M – Be merry because of: E – Everlasting love R – Red blood he shed R – Redeemed, and we are Y – Yesterdays forgiven C – Comfort and…

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Published December 6th, 2014 by

The sign suggested that real trees would look quite shabby in comparison to the artificial ones displayed in the store. Is that what we all think? Are we choosing the…

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Published December 5th, 2014 by

First of all, everyone needs their own butter knife which must lie across the bread plate with its handle facing toward the dinner plate. Dessert forks and spoons should be…

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Published December 4th, 2014 by

Our pastor began our new Christmas tradition with these words. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together,…

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Published December 3rd, 2014 by

Wouldn’t old timers like John Chrysostom  be surprised to find themselves all over the internet? No matter, their faith still rings true. “I prayed for many things and was not…

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Published December 2nd, 2014 by

Now that you’ve cleared the extra junk from your schedule, let’s tackle column three. Draft a plan to make your perfect Christmas happen. Title it “How I can display Christ…

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Published December 1st, 2014 by

I always gain weight over the Christmas holidays. I am frazzled out of my wits because there is so much to do and no one to help. My charge card…

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Published November 30th, 2014 by

Ever since I turned a certain age I’ve been fighting a nasty infection that just won’t quit. Four doses of meds and yet it recurs. That’s why these verses put…

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