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  • A Christmas Carol Stave I
    A Christmas Carol Series

    A Christmas Carol – Stave I

    - By Renee

    As Scrooge approaches his door, he sees Marley's face in the doorknocker. Although he tries to dismiss the vision, curiosity compels him to check the other side of the door, half-expecting to find the back of Marley's head there.

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    A Christmas Carol Stave 4 and 5

    A Christmas Carol ~ Staves IV and V

    January 15, 2026
    A Christmas Carol - Stave III - The Ghost of Christmas Present

    A Christmas Carol ~ Stave III

    January 4, 2026
    A Christmas Carol Stave II

    A Christmas Carol ~ Stave II

    December 29, 2025
  • A Christmas Carol Preface
    A Christmas Carol Series

    A Christmas Carol ~ Preface and Introduction

    - By Renee

    As we continue our blog series exploring Dickens' A Christmas Carol, it's helpful to remember what the author himself hoped to achieve. His little book—the very story we're revisiting together—was meant to be a “ghost” that enters homes warmly, inspiring joy, kindness, and the true spirit of Christmas.

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    A Christmas Carol Stave 4 and 5

    A Christmas Carol ~ Staves IV and V

    January 15, 2026
    A Christmas Carol - Stave III - The Ghost of Christmas Present

    A Christmas Carol ~ Stave III

    January 4, 2026
    A Christmas Carol Stave II

    A Christmas Carol ~ Stave II

    December 29, 2025
  • A Christmas Carol Background
    A Christmas Carol Series

    A Christmas Carol ~ Background

    - By Renee

    Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol (ACC) has a way of sticking with me throughout the year. I often find myself quoting lines from the text in everyday conversations, only to be met with confused looks or have my references completely ignored. This year, I had the unique privilege of teaching ACC to the regulars in my Ladies’ Bible Study sessions. It was a joy to delve into the language, to explore its themes, and to share the profound ways God’s Word weaves through the story. I’d love for you to join me on this journey as I share my thoughts…

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    A Christmas Carol Stave 4 and 5

    A Christmas Carol ~ Staves IV and V

    January 15, 2026
    A Christmas Carol - Stave III - The Ghost of Christmas Present

    A Christmas Carol ~ Stave III

    January 4, 2026
    A Christmas Carol Stave II

    A Christmas Carol ~ Stave II

    December 29, 2025
  • God Remembers the story of Zachariah and Elizabeth.
    Devotionals

    God Remembers

    - By Renee

    Hold this truth close: God does not forget. Prayers you weep today will not be set aside tomorrow. He hears and remembers every word.

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    Weathered antique compass beside a Bible, illustrating how the desires of our hearts reveal what we treasure and worship.

    Where is your Compass Pointing?

    September 10, 2026
    Light entering a dark mine representing Job 28 and the search for wisdom in the fear of the Lord.

    The Fear That Conquers Every Other Fear

    September 7, 2026
    Open hand holding a coin representing fear and desire as two sides of the same coin.

    What Are You Afraid of Losing?

    September 5, 2026
  • just ask for a yellow, #2 pencil
    Coffee, Copies, and Chaos - Devotionals

    Just Ask

    - By Renee

    We have gotten to the point in our society in which we expect our needs to be met immediately. As Christians, we expect God to know our needs and meet them without our even having to ask, but God clearly tells us that we are to pray and ask for what we need.

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    Teaching Faithfully in September

    September Is Still New

    September 8, 2026
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    August 27, 2026
    Rae Dunn Teacher Mug of Coffee with books and a copier

    My First Teaching Assignment

    August 25, 2026
  • Becoming New by Warren Wiersbe shown here with Dan Jacobsen.
    Book Reviews

    Becoming New

    - By Renee

    Reading Becoming New is a powerful way to spend 100 days in God's Word. Be ready to be transformed!

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    God is The Color of Water

    God is the Color of Water

    April 1, 2024
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