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Finding Peace in a Broken World

first published at MiddlePlaces.com 12/16/2015

There are times in life where all I want to do is run. But God says be still. During the holidays there are blaring inconsistencies of peace and war, giving and selfishness, love and loneliness, a St. Nicholas who throws punches, and a child who was born to die. Finding joy and keeping a heart […]

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The Dove of Peace

Part of the Advent Sermon Series Friendly Beasts at FPCEP.org

I said the dove, from the rafters high I cooed Him to sleep so He would not cry We cooed Him to sleep, my love and I I said the dove, from the rafters high -Lyrics from The Friendly Beast Song In Luke 2:21-40 we read of the encounter of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus with […]

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Advent - Creating a Season of Anticipation

Instructions to make your own Advent Boxes

Advent is a season of preparation and waiting for the coming Nativity of Christ. It is a time where we reflect on peace and promise. We fill our homes with nativity scenes, wrap presents and place them under the tree, sing carols, tell stories, and rest in the promise of the coming Savior. This post […]

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Unwrapping the Greatest Gift Review and Giveaway

Learning to sit still and listen during Advent

The transition from homeschooling to public school has been mostly smooth. But during this Advent Season it has been felt more strongly. The last two years our family has made a point to slow down during the holidays. As homeschoolers we were able to take off from schooling from Thanksgiving to Christmas and focus on the […]

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Finding Joy in Everyday

#JoyHopeLive Linkup {34}

Today’s linkup is up. Be sure to share with us below how you find joy in your everyday and read about how others do as well. Take a break from all of your Thanksgiving food prep, walk away from slicing apples and peeling potatoes and come read how others are finding joy in their everyday. […]