Monthly Archives: December 2012

Guest Post–Surviving the Holidays

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Christa Upton

Guest Post by Janine Ridings       http://aromaofchrist.com/ I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble  (Psalm 142:1-2). Many of us … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton For Nathan’s first Christmas program, I enjoyed singing in the choir, directing the dance team and dancing with them, and directing the choir for one song (Steve’s solo).  Nathan (at 3 years old!) sang in the children’s … Continue reading →

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Homeless, the Third Time

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton Today I will share more of our “story”…. To recap a bit, my mysterious homeless-causing illness came about largely due to hidden mold in our house. Upon leaving our moldy house, my energy rose a little and … Continue reading →

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Desert Flowers

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton Think of a desert.  What comes to mind?  Endless sand, wind, sun, cactus plants….  Camels plodding along, mirages, bones, death…. But did you know that there are tiny flowers in the desert, so tiny they can hardly … Continue reading →

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