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Month: November 2015

Writer in black and grey dress stands by very tall Christmas tree next to a wall of framed windows with a view of the Rocky Mountains.

Spiritual Stocking Stuffers, Your Gifts This Season!

Posted on November 27, 2015January 19, 2016 by CSB

Every December, followers of Jesus enter a season of expecting and remembering the amazing gift of Immanuel, “God is with us.” No present tops this: God entrusting the future Savior to Mary and her husband Joseph. But we sometimes forget the reason for the season. Right? It’s such a hustle, bustle time: post Thanksgiving busyness, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, last…

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Hospitality in Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2015November 29, 2015 by CSB

We were dining at a Chinese restaurant last year when our hostess joyously mentioned she had attended her first Thanksgiving dinner after living in the U.S.A. for over 18 years. Parents of her daughter’s friend had extended the invitation for the traditional turkey and all the trimmings. I was happy she was thrilled to experience…

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Signs of My Times

Posted on November 13, 2015November 29, 2015 by CSB

“Signs of My Times” are messages I’ve discovered hither and yon that you might find amusing or inspiring. If you capture any worthwhile signs via camera, I would enjoy seeing them and perhaps posting at a later date. One of my favorites is the following telegram from Al in 1946. Read what Al requests. This sign on…

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