Today marks the beginning of Advent and the Christmas season is a wonderful time to make an Advent Wreath with your children.
STEP 1: Buy or gather a good amount of evergreen branches. (Of course, fresh is best, but if you are short on time, use materials purchased at a craft store.)
STEP 2: Choose a flat [...]

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Okay, after I said we were going to take a few days off, I came across this after-Thanksgiving recipe. It’s really good. Enjoy.
Turkey Salsa Grill
1 serving (multiply for # of people)
Low-calorie whole wheat hamburger bun
1 slice cheese (your choice)
left-over turkey (or 5 thin slices packaged turkey breast)
1 Tbsp. Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa
1 tsp. soft reduced [...]

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From our Coffee Cup Friends family to yours, we wish you all a most blessed Thanksgiving. We are taking the next few days off to enjoy our family and friends, so the next online update will be early next week. Be sure to return then for delicious Christmas recipes and so much more. We feel so [...]

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‘Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned – the dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
And gazed at [...]

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Have you ever given thought as to how Satan has cleverly crafted over the span of history, a highly successful plan to SUBTLY draw mankind away from God and the things of God? I use the word “subtle” because it’s been a slow process, not an immediate shift. If it had been an immediate shift, [...]

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1/4 cup black coffee (room temperature)
1/4 cup (or more) low-fat or skim milk (soy milk is good, too)
1 cup chocolate ice cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup crushed ice
2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
cinnamon (for dusting on top)
Place black coffee, milk, ice cream, almond extract and crushed ice in blender jar. With blender lid tightly closed, pulse blender [...]

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Father God, as a Christian nation, we have greatly fallen short of the mark. This day, we declare our desire to renew the covenant our forefathers made with You for America. We need Your mercy and grace once again, LORD. We all too often forget that You made and preserved our nation, rescuing us time [...]

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Enjoy the following recipe and visit OUR KITCHEN for other yummy recipes. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Caramel Apple Salad
8-oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3-1/2 oz. pkg. instant butterscotch pudding mix
8-oz. can crushed pineapple
3 cups apples, cored and diced
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup mini marshmallows
Mix whipped topping, pudding mix and pineapple together; add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to [...]

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R.A. Torrey once wrote:
“We can accomplish more by time and strength put into prayer (and Bible study) than we can by putting the same amount of time and strength into anything else. The religion of Jesus Christ is a supernatural religion from start to finish, and we should live our lives in supernatural power…The power [...]

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Scroll down to the third article below. We’re offering something special to those who would simply share a favorite Christmas recipe and a special tradition or memory. What do you have to lose, except to gain some great helps in your holiday planning?

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