Many of us put a lot of time and energy into making New Year’s resolutions and then break them shortly after the beginning of the new year. May I suggest another idea? Instead of making the usual resolutions that quickly fade over time, resolve to allow the Holy Spirit to do a complete makeover in [...]

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A Dialogue on Busyness (this came across my desk and the author is unknown, but there are timeless truths that we can all learn from) …
“My life has become too full, Lord, with busy schedules and squeezed itineraries, filled-up calendars and booked-up days. You must shake your head at us, Lord, as we run around, [...]

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Easy & delicious CHEESE BALL.
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
1 can crushed pineapple (approximate 3 1/2 oz.)
2 cups crushed nuts
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. salt
Soften cheese; add pineapple and reamining ingredients. Shape into a ball. (Roll in crushed nuts before refrigerating.) If serving on New Year’s Day for all [...]

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A well known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Hands started going up. He said, “I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this.” He proceeded to crumple the [...]

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An awesome reminder to take with us into the new year. Everything we do matters to God! And the works of our hands, no matter how big or small, we do as unto Him. To others, it might seem that we are invisible, but to our Heavenly Father, nothing goes unnoticed! He sees, He listens, [...]

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Want to bring in the New Year with a hearty cheer, minus the alcohol? We have a recipe that might fit the bill, but get your ingredients early to thoroughly chill. Of course, there is always Martinelli’s and other sparkling ciders on the market, but if you want to try something new, here is the [...]

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The Braddy family started the day with one of THOSE discussions. Oh, come on, you know the kind. Thoughts and feelings have been building up for a while and when the dam finally breaks, you are both surprised at what spills over. For a while you wonder how good the new year will be [...]

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It’s true, we are getting older! However, we seem to have wised up in our senior years and we now treat the New Year as just another day, which is why we will wake up on January 1st – feeling fine. But keep in mind we were born prior to 1940, therefore we are survivors [...]

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Most of us will admit that it’s really hard to crawl out of bed on a dark, chilly, winter morning. But the alarm reminds us of the day’s responsibilities. So, what can get us moving (other than a hot, refreshing shower)? A good, hearty breakfast! We know that breakfast is quite possibly the most important [...]

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Check out our OUTSTANDING ARTICLES link to the left. “Walking in the Truth” is Kimberly Dawn’s latest article and a must-read.
Then, OUR KITCHEN has new recipes just in time for your New Year’s parties. The one below is “tried & true” and is sure to be a hit!
NEW YEAR’S APPETIZER BITES
1 pkg. (9 oz.) Oscar [...]

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