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Stephanie Pavlantos: O Holy Night

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“O Holy Night” is one of my favorite Christmas songs. . . . Although it probably didn’t seem that holy giving birth in a cave with sheep around, God knew exactly where and when His Son would be born. Levitical shepherds who raised the sacrificial sheep for the temple priests surrounded baby Jesus—they were the ones angels told first. The shepherds washed the newborn lambs with saltwater and swaddled them in pieces of old priestly garments (because the worn-out garments … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: A Thanksgiving to Bond

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Because of Izzy’s advanced age, we had not prayed for healing—instead, we had asked God for “one more good year.” A year and a half later, she was still with us. God had exceeded what we asked for, and we had learned to be thankful for things we once took for granted….

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Stephanie Pavlantos: Are You Thriving?

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My German shepherd was starving to death, and we didn’t know what to do. Sophie got twelve, yes, twelve cups of food a day, and at a year old, she was only forty pounds. After many tests, the vet diagnosed her with a pancreatic problem called EPI, which kept her from digesting her food. As a result, whatever she ate went through her system without nourishing or feeding her body. With the help of pancreatic enzymes, Sophie is now thriving. … Continue reading →