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The Ruffled Mango

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The Spirit of Christ: December Scripture Writing Plan

There's a familiar phrase we often use this time of year - "Christmas spirit." As in, "You're being all humbug. Where's your Christmas spirit??" or "You should SEE their house - they have a tree in every room and all wear matching pajamas! They've got so much Christmas spirit." And I fully admit ... VIEW POST

11 Tips for Stress-Free Party Planning

A couple of years ago, I sat down and wrote this manifesto to REMIND MYSELF of why I should & how I can reduce stress before having people over. We're still in the midst of a pandemic, and hosting parties - especially of the indoor variety - is kinda taboo...but I miss it. I might have even been ... VIEW POST

30 Day Gratitude Challenge

Welcome to our 30 Day Gratitude Challenge! I must admit, I don't mind putting up twinkle lights before Thanksgiving, but I do always try to concentrate a little more on gratitude during the month of November. As Christians, we need to be cultivating a year-round heart of gratitude - even during this ... VIEW POST

Hospitality: November Scripture Writing Plan

We often equate hospitality with simply entertaining others in our home. Having visitors in our home surely is a part of hospitality, but that's certainly not all that it involves. We need to make sure Jesus is there first and His presence will make the true meaning of hospitality crystal ... VIEW POST

When We All Get to Heaven

Sing the wondrous love of JesusSing his mercy and his graceIn the mansions bright and blessedHe’ll prepare for us a place When we all get to heavenWhat a day of rejoicing that will beWhen we all see JesusWe’ll sing and shout the victory There are a lot of songs and hymns about heaven. A LOT. ... VIEW POST