Commercialization of holidays runs rampant especially in the United States. Santa is hitting the shelves before the turkey has even hit the table. The holidays are accepted as a time for giving and loving one another. But the best part of Christmas is overlooked by so many. Most people know the story of the little … Continue reading CHRIST-mas
Life’s Roadmap
I notice myself getting overwhelmed with wedding plans and finding a place to live. The holidays are meant to be amazing and "the best time of the year." It's hard to enjoy a stress free winter when you're planning your near future. But just when I was on the brink of drowning, the almighty King … Continue reading Life’s Roadmap
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DIY Holiday Decorations: Snow Globes
What You'll Need: Mason jars Glitter Ornaments or Holiday Decorations Water Glycerine or Baby Oil Hot Glue The Process Fill your jar 85% full of water. Add as much glitter as desired. Stir. Add 2 - 3 tsp of glycerine or baby oil per cup of water. Hot glue decorations to inside of … Continue reading DIY Holiday Decorations: Snow Globes
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Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
Cold weather calls for homemade soups. Here's an easy recipe I discovered for tomato soup! What You'll Need: 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ medium onion, chopped 5 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth *Optional*1 tsp. lemon pepper Preparation: Heat oil in large saucepan over medium. Add … Continue reading Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
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Healthy Holiday Treats: Mini Apple Pie
What you'll need: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tbs chilled butter 2-3 tbs water Granny Smith Apples 1 lemon 1 tbs honey 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs chopped walnuts 1 tbs cinnamon 1 tbs milk Get cookin! Whisk flour, salt and butter in a large bowl. Mix until consistency resembles coarse … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Treats: Mini Apple Pie
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Why the Sinners Pray isn’t Enough
Understanding salvation is the key to understanding what is means to be a disciple. A long running argument is whether the traditional "sinners prayer" determines eternal salvation. The prayer is used by many churches and requires you to ask for forgiveness and pray Jesus into your heart. Romans 10:9 "That if you confess with your … Continue reading Why the Sinners Pray isn’t Enough
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Another Spirthday!
Something amazing happened yesterday; my soon to be sister-in-law is now my sister in Christ! I'm so moved by this powerful decision that she made to follow God. Three months ago, I was shocked to see her strong desire to find God. Her life was spiraling and she was reaching for God for the first … Continue reading Another Spirthday!
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Quiet Time with God
Quiet Time: (N) term used to describe regular individual sessions of Christian spiritual activities, such as prayer, private meditation, or study of the Bible. "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed" (Mark 1:35). This is one … Continue reading Quiet Time with God
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Jesus’ Mindset
"...and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me." - John 8:28 We can learn a lot about the mindset of Jesus just from a few sentence. In this example, Jesus clearly explains that he filters everything through God. He lives for God. His life is … Continue reading Jesus’ Mindset
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Staying Fit Through the Holidays
Bring on the stuffing and brownies, holiday season has arrived. Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas treats while staying in tip-top shape with these few tips. Find a workout plan. As upset as it is to hear, there is no magical six-pack over night routine. Staying fit requires hard work. But, working out doesn't have … Continue reading Staying Fit Through the Holidays
Wonderful World of Bree 