“The joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). A few years ago in southwestern Ontario we had one of the coldest winters…
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Keeping Joy in my Ministry Marriage
We know that ministry is hard. It’s a given and it is not hidden and none are exempt. We all have our struggles, but we…
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“The joy of the LORD IS your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). My fifth grade English teacher had us write in our journals every day. In…
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Christmas Names By, Tobi H. I love listening to Christmas music all throughout the advent season. Recently, I’ve been meditating on the hymn based off…
View More Christmas Names/The Second Hand NativityChristmas Special: Tips for Joy/Advent Idea: Check Your Attitude and Remember the Joy of the Gospel
By, Nicole M. Simple—yet significant—ways to add joy to the Christmas Season Pause to play together at home (more…)
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Worshipping the Wonderful One By, Wendy M. “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?” (Judges 13:18) I never thought of going to…
View More Worshipping the Wonderful OneCelebrating Advent/Christmas with Joyful Expectation
By, Denna B. Advent is 25 days worth of waiting, expecting, and HOPE. I love celebrating this time of year at home and with our…
View More Celebrating Advent/Christmas with Joyful ExpectationFrom Fear to Joy
It’s the time of year for Christmas movies and my absolute favorite is A Charlie Brown Christmas. I still get chills during the speech that…
View More From Fear to JoyFrom Our Kitchen to Yours: Soup Recipes You’ll Love
Winter Minestrone Soup Adapted from Melskitchencafe.com Serves 6-8 6 slices bacon, chopped, cooked till crispy 1 c chopped onions 1 ½ c diced carrots (about…
View More From Our Kitchen to Yours: Soup Recipes You’ll LovePsalm 103
Today in church we sang Matt Redman’s 10,000 Reasons and I stood in the back of the sanctuary, as usual, with my toddler on my…
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