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The Velveteen Principles

A Guide to Becoming Real, Hidden Wisdom from a Children’s Classic (Hardcover)

Velveteen Principle bookThe Velveteen Principles was a surprise bestseller and now a limited release of a beautiful holiday edition is available as the perfect gift to celebrate the land of REAL – real values, real emotions, real self—with the help of a the beloved Velveteen Rabbit. Read more

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Christmas Gifts

Here’s a list of beautiful CHRISTMAS gift ideas. Let’s support the Christian industry! Read more

Reflecting on Mary

by Karin Syren, Vision Coach

“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,
For He has regard for the humble state of His bondslave;”
Luke 1:47, 48 NAS

Who was she really? Known in Hebrew as Miriam, we have come to know her as Mary the Virgin mother of Jesus. What do we really know about her, straight from the pages of Scripture but that “…She was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit”? (Matthew 1:18, 20, 21 NAS) Read more

Inspirational Ink: Insight for a Woman’s Life

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THE VELVETEEN REDEEMER

by Tammi Ector Fisse

My children and I love the children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams. Though it was written nearly a century ago, its nursery magic still has the power to spellbind the hearts of 21st century readers, young and old, whether they’re experiencing it for the first time or the book is a dear friend visited countless times over the years. The last time we read it, my son had just hurt my feelings. I read as tears streamed from my “mommy eyes”. I could relate to how painful the process of becoming Real can be. Read more

Holiday Sparkle

by Mia Green

paletteEvery year around this time we start to prepare for all of the Holiday parties and engagements that come our way, but this year I suggest you kick it up a notch and add a little or a lot of sparkle to your preparation! Glitter shadows can be so much fun during the holidays, and it can really enhance your makeup look.

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Gifts in a Jar – An excerpt from Christmas Cookies Are for Giving

cookiejarThink you’re too busy to make homemade gifts this year? Or maybe your recipient is too busy to bake?

“Cookies in a Jar” mixes are a great idea for a thoughtful homemade gift that will be appreciated by everyone. These are standard 1-quart mason jars filled with the ingredients to a cookie recipe placed in distinct layers that make a pretty horizontal stripe pattern. Sometimes these are referred to as “sand art” cookies because the jars resemble the handicrafts of that name. Read more

Your Shepherd is the One Feeding You

fitnessby Laurette Willis, Director of PraiseMoves, LLC – www.PraiseMoves.com

“The LORD is my shepherd. I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1).

In Hebrew, Jehovah Rohi (ro-hee) means “Jehovah, my Shepherd.” Appropriately, rohi means “to feed.” It is first used in Genesis 37:2 when Joseph, “being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers.”

When we say, “The Lord is my shepherd,” we are saying “The Lord is the one who feeds me.” Read more

WOGA: Human Trafficking

globalby Cathy Schmidt

Nearly 100 women crowded into a small meeting room in Colorado Springs. I was ready to hear from Women of Global Action’s (WOGA) global leaders – women from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East who had given up careers, security, safety, and even family to share Jesus’ love with hurting women in their countries. My hope was to find a ministry by and for women with which to become involved, and I was not disappointed. Read more

SI TU QUISIERAS…

faithfulPor Brendaliz Avilés

“Cuando descendió Jesús del monte, le seguía mucha gente. Y he aquí vino un leproso y se postró ante él, diciendo: Señor, si quieres, puedes limpiarme. Jesús extendió la mano y le tocó, diciendo: Quiero; sé limpio. Y al instante su lepra desapareció”. (San Mateo 8:1-2)

“¡Si tú quisieras!” –se escucha suspirar con un deseo que nace desde lo más profundo del corazón a una persona. “Dios si tú quisieras sanar mi alma herida, mi cuerpo quebrantado. Si tú quisieras restaurar mi pasado tan pesado y agobiante. Si tú pudieras ayudarme con esta adicción. Si intervinieras para que ese problema pueda ser resuelto. Si tú quisieras perdonar mi pecado. Son tantos los deseos y peticiones que tenemos todos y cada uno de nosotros. Read more