His Mercy is New — Page 248

thankful for these gifts…and the Giver

It seems so easy to be thankful at Christmas time. So many gifts. Christmas carols, trees, lights, church services…but even as I name these gifts, I am mindful that these things really aren’t the best gift of all. I am mindful that God gives these little gifts because He loves us, but the best gift of all is Jesus. I…
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Dayspring Quilted Tree Skirt {more on contentment}

Advent and Christmas· contentment· Reviews

Every year as we put up our Christmas tree, I pray and beg God to let my children learn early in life that Jesus is the gift. As a parent, I can think of no greater prayer for Christmas-time and as we decorate our home for Christmas, I pray that He is welcome in our home and in our…
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These are a few of my favorite things…

Advent and Christmas· Bloggy Fun· Household Stuff

Last year I saw this fun idea on Nester’s blog…and while I never had a “favorite things” party in my home, I did share my favorite things here on the blog and lots of others did on their blogs too! So, we just had cyber space favorite things parties. 🙂 I thought I would share my favorites again this year….it’s…
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Lilla Rose ~ Flexi Clip {review & give away!}

Reviews

**Update: Give Away is closed! Winner was randomly chosen by random.org as NUMBER 3. JENNIFER M. – congrats! Lilla Rose is a company that makes beautiful hair clips and accessories! I was unfamiliar with this company until my friend, Jennifer, shared them with me! We received the Flexi Clip to use and share with you! Keep reading and you might…
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Our Christmas Tree

Advent and Christmas· Family· Household Stuff

I have been trying to get a few pictures of our Christmas tree and have found that Christmas trees are very hard for me to get a good picture of, for some reason! It must be the lights! And the big picture window behind ours. Anyway, so I keep trying, because someday I want to be able to remember our…
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