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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

Showstopping Christmas Cookie Recipes

November 27, 2012

Whether you’re hosting a cookie exchange party or a holiday open house, these beautiful, creative Christmas cookie recipes are sure to wow the crowd. Mint Meringue Kisses Make light-as-air meringues kissed with mint. For the ultimate bite, sandwich semisweet chocolate between two meringues.Ingredients4 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon … More Showstopping Christmas Cookie Recipes

Look Again ~ It's Right In Front of You

November 14, 2012

“ ‘Go and look toward the sea,’ he told his servant. And he went up and looked. ‘There is nothing there,’ he said. Seven times Elijah said, ‘Go back.’ The seventh time the servant reported, ‘A cloud as small as a man’s hand is rising from the sea…” 1 Kings 18:43–44 The Bible says that … More Look Again ~ It's Right In Front of You

Top 15 holiday toys of 2012

November 6, 2012

As I’ve mentioned it’s never too early to start thinking about holiday shopping (or to start shopping), especially when you’re shopping for kids. Toys R Us knows this only too well. From dolls that look like members of a famous boy band to furry interactive “pets” that speak a “foreign” language, Toys R Us has … More Top 15 holiday toys of 2012

Whose Report Will You Believe?

October 30, 2012

“I have heard a report from the Lord…” Jeremiah 49:14 Every day we get “reports” from the news, our experiences, our friends and family, and many other sources. We also get reports from the Word of God, which oftentimes, contradicts what others are saying. That’s when we have a choice: do we believe what we … More Whose Report Will You Believe?

Fast & Frightful Halloween Craft Ideas ~ Home Decor, Crafts for Kids Parties and Party Favors

October 16, 2012

These last-minute Halloween decorations and projects will fill your home with color and atmosphere. Creepy, colorful, or comic, the decorating and party ideas are quick and easy to create. Monster CenterpieceCreate a spooky cast of characters using spools of thread for the mini-monster’s bodies. Embellish with googly eyes, ribbon and string. We used felt cutouts … More Fast & Frightful Halloween Craft Ideas ~ Home Decor, Crafts for Kids Parties and Party Favors

Easy.Cute.Unique Pumpkin Decorating Ideas ~ No Carve Too Boot

September 26, 2012

I just love these fun and unique ideas with pumpkins. I will certainly be doing most of these with my 6 year old daughter and the best part about these creative ideas…..no mess with pumpkin guts! “Stick Around Plaid”Get crafty with this jack o’ lantern alternative, perfect for the kids because it’s knife free. Use … More Easy.Cute.Unique Pumpkin Decorating Ideas ~ No Carve Too Boot

You Go Texas Cheerleaders

September 22, 2012

What an inspiring story and I hope that they become “loud” enough to have their voices heard! This is what “standing up for what you believe in” is all about ~ God Bless you Kountze, Texas! Texas cheerleaders fight for biblical banners at football games A group of Texas high school cheerleaders is at the … More You Go Texas Cheerleaders