2008: Looking Back

Well, it’s that time again:  time to look back over the past year and look forward to a new one.  I put together a slideshow that summarizes the main events for each month of the Prairie Family’s year.  We had a very good year, and we have so much to be thankful for!
Many people are [...]

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2008 Christmas

We had a very nice Christmas.  It was, of course, hectic and somewhat tiring, but we all agree that it was a great time.
We continued our tradition of opening a few small gifts on Christmas Eve.  We have found that spreading out the presents helps to add to the appreciation and to reduce some of [...]

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Happy Birthday Jesus Song

more about "Happy Birthday Jesus Song – Christian…", posted with vodpod

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Ten Thousand Joys

I was just listening to Christmas music on my favorite internet radio station. They played a song that I had not heard for years and had completely forgotten about.  I remember hearing it in college and thought that it’s words were moving.  Now that I have lived a little longer, I can truly say that [...]

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America Today: right is wrong, and wrong is right

My sadness over our society grows every day.  What is Biblically right is now considered wrong, and what is Biblically wrong is considered right.
Take, for example, the upcoming inauguration.  What is the most publicized controversy concerning this historic event?  That Rick Warren is going to give the prayer.  Now those who know me will testify [...]

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Sunday Seven: 12.21.08

Things got so hectic last week that I forgot to do my Sunday Seven entry! So, here is my list for this week:
1. CLEAN! This is a continual job that could always be on my list! Tomorrow is our last day of school before the Christmas break, so maybe I’ll actually have time [...]

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2008 Christmas Program

Today our church had a Christmas program during the Sunday School hour.  Even though it was very simple, it was nice, and I am glad that it was put together.  Taking part in these types of things were always a highlight of my Christmases as a child, and I want my kids to feel the [...]

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A Treasure for Traditional Christmas Music

I have truly found a treasure!  I have been enjoying traditional Christmas music all season long while I work (and play) on my computer.  I have found myself singing along with all of the great Christmas hymns and songs and have found a little bit of the Christmas spirit that is so often lacking today. [...]

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Ahh…My Sunshine is Back!

 
Cosette is seriously the happiest person I know.  Oh, she gets frustrated and angry with her siblings from time-to-time, but generally she is optimistic and silly.  In fact, her silliness more than anything else is what gets her into trouble!  :)  Rarely, however, is she sad, but when she is, clouds form over our whole [...]

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Rank Advancement

Several days ago, John’s Boy Scout troop held a Court of Honor, and he received his first rank advancement of Tenderfoot and two merit badges, weather and chemistry.  
This first step has been a good motivation to keep going for John.  He wants to get through 2nd Class pretty quickly so he can be a [...]

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