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The Gift Will Go On in 2020

The Gift Will Go On in 2020

Is there anything “normal” about 2020? If I’ve learned anything at all this year, it’s that we can be flexible, make adjustments and still move forward with the activities that bring us joy... and that’s exactly what we will do for our annual Karis Adop5tion Fund fundraiser, The Gift Goes On!

Early Christmas Shopping? Yes, Please!

Early Christmas Shopping? Yes, Please!

Listen up, ladies, I’ve got the shopping scoop for you! By now, you know to expect The Gift Goes On in November each year (on the 19th this year, to be exact). And I’m sure you are marking your calendars and anticipating the incredible, purchasing-with-a-purpose event where you can literally check off most items on your list, all in one night, setting the stage for less stress and more peace during the Christmas season. Woo hoo!

Gifts That Give Back

Gifts That Give Back

I love so many things about the Christmas season that it’s hard to pick an absolute favorite. However, selecting just the right gift, wrapping it up, and watching a smile light up the receiver’s face is certainly near the very top!  I love to pay attention throughout the year, listening…

Beautiful Mission: An Interview With Kendra Crabtree

Beautiful Mission: An Interview With Kendra Crabtree

One of the things I love most about our church is the emphasis that every member is on mission, both across the globe and right in our own backyards. Each Sunday in October we have been exposed to…

3 Ways to Use Your Shopping Addiction for Good

3 Ways to Use Your Shopping Addiction for Good

The Lord calls us to be good stewards of our money. In Luke 16, Jesus tells a parable about a master and his money manager. After the manager makes a dishonest deal, the master asks him, “If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” The same applies to our lives today. How can the Lord trust us with true riches of this life and the next if we aren’t managing our money in a way that pleases Him?