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Gifts Money Can’t Buy: Freedom

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This American Flag ornament reminds me of the courage of the brave men and women that serve our country.   It was given to me the Christmas after 911.  We celebrate Christmas in a free country – with so many privileges others across the world can only dream. Thank you to those who are serving. Thank you to the spouses that keep home running while their soldier is away.  You have given us a gift that money can’t buy and we are very grateful. Psalm 91:1-2 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” Father, thank you for the men and women who serve our country.  Please protect them and give them Your wisdom.  Thank you for this country.  We ask you to guide and direct those in authority.  Please bless and protect their families. In Jesus Name

Gifts Money Can’t Buy: Heritage

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I enjoy collecting little churches.   This ornament reminds me of my home church in Dixon’s Mill’s, Alabama.  Last Sunday I was able to attend the Christmas Cantata at Central Baptist Church and I loved hearing friends and family sing  “2000 Decembers ago.” I have so many wonderful memories from this church…Grandmama Cogle on the front left side … Aunt Jane and fabulous flannel graph stories  … missionaries from every where in the world … “Sword and the Switchblade” and  “A Thief in the Night” at New Year’s Eve services … Vacation Bible School… our wedding … Great memories – but my church and family left me with so much more than memories.  Webster’s defines heritage as “something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor.”  As Christians – we can leave an eternal heritage.   Beginning with Christmas 2010 – leave someone you love a gift that money can’t buy- an eternal heritage. John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but …