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The year of the broken Christmas tree lights…

By Angela L Craig December 26, 2016 In Pondering, Spiritual Formation 0

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.”

Walt Disney Company, Mulan

There are no words needed to tell you what is wrong with this Christmas tree. But maybe when you look at it,

An Unusual Christmas Story…

By Angela L Craig December 19, 2016 In Christmas, Pondering, Purpose, Recognition 0

Think back to the times you have heard the story of the birth of Christ. It probably didn’t start with a reading of the genealogy of Jesus, unless you were at our recent Christmas party, where our Network Leader gave a devotional I will never forget.

How I got the Golden Rule wrong…

By Angela L Craig December 12, 2016June 16, 2018 In Christmas, equipHER, Pondering, Spiritual Formation 0

Luke 6:31-34 The Message (MSG)

“Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them! (Luke 6:31)

But is it simple?

For so many years I got the Golden Rule wrong.

Traveling light this Christmas…

By Angela L Craig December 5, 2016 In Christmas, equipHER, Leadership, Pondering, Purpose, Spiritual Formation 0

December is not the ideal time to have your carpets replaced. It means packing your belongings and moving the furniture out of your house during the busiest time of year.

One bonus this afforded my family is the opportunity to clean out 13 years of “stuff” we thought we needed to keep.

To host or not to host? {Tips for Making Thanksgiving Memorable!}

By Angela L Craig November 21, 2016November 20, 2016 In Family, Pivot Life, Pivot Thinking, Pondering 0

In a recent class on, “How to Handle Holiday Stress” one person suggested putting a basket at the front door. As each guest arrives, have them take a piece of paper from the basket. On each piece of paper, the guest will find a chore: set table,

The And/Both Side of Politics

By Angela L Craig November 14, 2016 In Pivot Thinking, Pondering, Purpose, Recognition, Social Justice 0

I am a Christ-Follower.

I am Disciple,

I am learner of the ways of Christ.

My first and last priority is to share the profound change, grace, hope, forgiveness, and love that I have experienced by knowing Jesus. I want my words and my actions to be a reflection of Him.