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A Fresh, New Year

January 9, 2017 By Deborah Raney

For the past few years, New Years has become a bigger celebration in our family than Christmas. Because of all the teachers in our family, and the fact that our kids all live far from home, it makes more sense for us to get together and celebrate Christmas, Ken's birthday (Dec. 30), and New Years during the week between Christmas and New Years. We did that this past week and it was every … [Read more...]

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Christmas Blessings

December 26, 2016 By Deborah Raney

As I write this on Christmas day, thirteen of our favorite people in the whole wide world aren't even here yet, but already it's been a blessed Christmas. A bittersweet one, since it's our first Christmas without my mom. And yet, my heart is full of joy and happy memories. We celebrated with Ken's mom and two of his brothers Christmas Eve. Our fun tradition the last few years has been to go out … [Read more...]

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Inspired by Scripture

December 25, 2016 By Deborah Raney

The authors of Inspired by Life...and Fiction wish you a very blessed Christmas! This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashEntertainment.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]

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Inspired by Scripture

December 18, 2016 By Deborah Raney

 This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashEntertainment.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]

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Decking the Halls…Under Duress

December 12, 2016 By Deborah Raney

My title is tongue-in-cheek, but I will confess that I had no intention of putting up a Christmas tree this year. Our kids are always here the week between Christmas and New Year's so Christmas is officially over before they arrive. I usually make the house look festive, and there are some decorations I always put out, but the tree wasn't even on my radar for 2016, especially since we will have … [Read more...]

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