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Merry Christmas

Hosting Christmas Traditions has been fun this month, like sneaking a peek in the family room window of those who submitted stories for us to enjoy.  It is such a treat to share holiday stories and recipes that create special memories. Gift-giving, baking, drawing near to family warms our hearts and homes as we celebrate [...]

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Savoring Thanksgiving

Hands clasped around the table; heads bowed for blessing, Family, friends, neighbors, and the like, Young and not-so-young trade glances and warm hugs. Thoughts linger over those afar and those gone-on, The holiday, an excuse to ruminate on deeper things, It’s the people in our lives that stir these emotions. Gathering around the food we [...]

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Freedom’s Call: Standing Firm in Liberty

Galatians 5:1 affirms the responsibility of the individual for freedom’s keep—it does not last if it is not guarded. May we learn from the annals of human history and stand firm in our liberation.

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel (via Marsala, Marriage and the Mysteries of Life)

Poignant, revelatory, and gut-level stuff by a tried and tested young wife (Laura Tucker) with a heart for God. This one is worth printing and pondering.

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Glory to Glory

Toward the conclusion of this pilgrimage, we rested beside a clear and peaceful pool of water. As we knelt to cup the water in our hands, I was amazed to see how my reflection had changed.

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Baby Shower

A note about celebrating new life and the importance of good girlfriends along the way.

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Mortar and Pestle: The Benefit of Pressure

I love kitchen tools and techniques, especially those that save time or enhance flavors.  Since Christmas, I have been honing my craft through select recipes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, noting her affinity for the mortar and pestle.  She wasn’t opposed to modern devices, but she did like cooking as [...]

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A View of The Thorn: Behind The Scenes

The Thorn has been a central part of the way New Life Church has reached the Colorado Springs community during the Easter season for a number of years now.  Our daughter, Kristen (14), was six when she was cast as the little girl Jesus swings around during the scene where he is playing with the children, [...]

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Waiting Expectantly

Sometimes there is just nothing left to pray.  It’s been said, requests lifted, thanksgiving expressed, so you wait for an answer.  Emotion catches in your throat if you think about it too long.  You believe everything has been surrendered … again.  Trusting, believing, hoping, all require energy and perseverance.  More than you think you have.  You feel distracted as [...]

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Savoring Today: A new adventure begins.

sa·vor·ing\ˈsā-vər-iŋ, ˈsāv-riŋ\ verb 1 : To taste or enjoy with zest: relish 2: to appreciate fully: enjoy or delight Savoring Today is a blog dedicated to fostering an attitude of intentionality regarding family, friendship, faith, as well as good food.  In the hurry of the world around us, there is pressure to move on to the next thing whether it is technology, to-do lists, [...]

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