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Cute and Crafty DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers, Friends, Family, Co-workers, etc

December 5, 2012

Best Hot Cocoa Mix The secret ingredient in this mix is the mini chocolate chips, which melt when combined with the boiling water and give the cocoa an extra-rich flavor. The recipe makes enough for four gift-size portions, each of which can be measured into a small plastic bag and tucked into a cup or … More Cute and Crafty DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers, Friends, Family, Co-workers, etc

I just LOVE Christmas and my Trees! ~ Sew off the Subject

December 4, 2012

Some would say that I’m obsessed others don’t say anything at all even though they are probably thinking it……I love Christmas and Christmas Trees! I have 14 full size 6ft trees, all themed and absolutely love each one of them. I start putting them up the say after Halloween just so that I can be … More I just LOVE Christmas and my Trees! ~ Sew off the Subject

No Regrets

December 4, 2012

“He who gains Wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding shall prosper and find good.” Proverbs 19:8 Regret is one of the primary results of wrong choices ~ it means “to feel sorry, disappointed or distressed about something.” The world is full of people who live with regret ~ I being one of … More No Regrets

Super Fun DIY~Handmade Christmas Ornaments

December 3, 2012

Jingle Bell Flower Ornament Upcycle an egg carton to create jingle bell roses for your Christmas tree. Cut off the lid of a cardboard egg carton, then cut around each individual egg cup (use the photo for reference). Cut leaf shapes out of the flat cardboard pieces. Paint each egg cup red; paint leaves green. … More Super Fun DIY~Handmade Christmas Ornaments

The Rip Current of People-Pleasing

December 2, 2012

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Bring up the phrase “people-pleasing” in a group of women and the responses are interesting. Most … More The Rip Current of People-Pleasing

You Are Precious

November 30, 2012

“Now on the final and most important day of the Feast, the last day, Jesus stood, and He cried in a loud voice, ‘If any man is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink!’” John 7:37 We are precious and valuable and God has a plan to manifest His goodness and kindness through what … More You Are Precious

Closer Than You Think

November 29, 2012

“Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” Hebrews 10:35 Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot longer than you thought? Honestly we have all be in this place at one time or another in our lifetime and so many times, people can miss God’s … More Closer Than You Think

Easy, Fun~to~Make Handmade~Homemade Christmas Holiday Crafts and Gifts

November 28, 2012

Patterned-Paper Christmas TreesSpruce up your holiday decor with patterned-paper trees. Cut or punch a decorative edge from 1×2-1/2-inch and 3/4×2-1/2-inch strips of patterned paper; curl the edges by wrapping them around a pencil. Hot-glue the pieces to a foam cone (ours are 9, 12, and 15 inches tall). Top each tree with a star cut … More Easy, Fun~to~Make Handmade~Homemade Christmas Holiday Crafts and Gifts

Close the Door on Fear

November 28, 2012

“Do not give the devil an opportunity to work.” Ephesians 4:27 So many people today are living with less than God’s best because they’ve allowed fear to creep in and take root in their lives. Fear is the greatest weapon the enemy uses to try to hold us back and fear is not from God. … More Close the Door on Fear