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No Room in the Inn

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Joy

The angel affirmed, “Nothing is impossible with God!” Yet Mary gave birth to God incarnate in a barn because there was no room for them in the inn. God chose not to make room for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus in comfort. Why… Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged angel, birth of Christ, blessing, celebration, Christmas, Comfort, Gift, God, grace, hard, Jesus, Joseph, manger, Mary, no room, Power, shepherds, Treasure
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Your Christmas Wish

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Joy

Each year growing up, I made a list of things I wanted for Christmas. “A horse” always topped the list. I knew I had to be nice, not naughty. Looking back, that’s probably why I never got the horse. Anyhoo… Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Christmas, Freedom, Gifts, invitation, Magi, Messiah, Pray, Promise, Three Wise Men, Treasures, Wish
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Want to be Happy? Practice “Happy”!

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Joy

Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do.” So do this: Practice being happy this holiday season – and it will carry on to next year! Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged 10 year 10000 hour rule, Aristotle, Christmas, Excellence, Faith, Forgiveness, Generosity, Habit, Happy, Happy Holidays, Hope, Joy, Love, Patience, Peace, Perfect 10, Practice Makes Perfect, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Smile, Thankfulness
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The Last Big Gift

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joy

At Christmas we’re like kids again hoping for that one special present. Eyeing the boxes. Noticing there’s one over in the corner. It’s big. Is that for us? Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Christmas, Disappointment, Gifts, God's Love, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Love, New Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood
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Favorite Christmas Cards

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joy

In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God. God is part of our real life. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Christmas, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Gift, God's Love, Help, Jesus, Love, New Beginning, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood
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The Last Big Gift

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Joy

Who loves presents? I do! What’s not to love? Pretty packages full of surprises. Excitement building with each one as we tear wrapping paper and rip boxes with anticipation. Will we get what we really wanted? Manners go out the

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Christmas, Disappointment, Gifts, God's Love, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Love, New Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood
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Favorite Christmas Cards

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Joy

How many Christmas cards do you send each year? Hallmark Corporation estimates that Americans will send approximately 1.5 billion Christmas cards this year. That’s a lot of cards! And it’s 10 times more cards than the next most popular card-giving

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged Christmas, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Gift, God's Love, Help, Jesus, Love, New Beginning, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood
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