Supernal Sunday – Dec 8, 2024 Edition: What Is Advent About?

It seems that most people these days see Advent as something having to do with daily doses of chocolate or other gifts that come embedded in a December calendar. I love chocolate as much as the next guy, but the purpose of these weeks before we celebrate the birth of Christ have a very special …
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 2 of 4)

CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN  (2 of 4) Sarah Hughes, being 15 and attractive, was the belle of the valley with a suddenness that made other teen girls anxious.  Susan had been her best friend last year, but when Susan’s boyfriend took an interest in Sarah, she acted rude and put-offish.  Sarah was not expecting that, but she appreciated …
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GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 1 of 4)

CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN  (1 of 4) [Following is almost a love story (in more ways than one) and would be appropriate to read aloud to your children or grandchildren.  Driving home from Western North Carolina a month ago on a heavily overcast day the Smoky Mountains did not look smoky, but blurry.  We thought it would make …
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Music Monday – Dec 2, 2024 Edition: Angels We Have Heard On High

The #1 song for Christmas is this one. When my dad would sing it with the radio or with my mom at the piano, that said we were at the start of the season! It has always been the most special Christmas song in my heart for that reason, and I tend to do a …
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GUEST POST from Don – Mary’s Story

MARY’s STORY [Background:  About 3 months ago I thought about writing about Mary, based on Luke 2:19.  I decided to create an opportunity for artists to participate.  A poet friend wrote a short poem.  At least one fledgling artist did a painting.  We have not shared our combined works yet, but we will.  Thanks for reading … and Merry Christmas!] Moms, …
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