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Watching History Unfold In The Fourth Turning

Wednesday, December 29, 2021 (Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
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The Fourth Turning – What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with Destiny by William Strauss and Neil Howe offered a look at the cycles of American History and the generations of people who live through them. …

Category: Christianity & CultureTag: The First Turning | The Fourth Turning

1 Corinthians 1:18-30

Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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1 Corinthians 1:18-30 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will …

Category: Scripture PassagesTag: 1 Corinthians (Bible)

Chocolate Cherry Bars Recipe

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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Chocolate Cherry Bars is a recipe my mom started making many years ago. I’ve served it countless times to company over the years and people almost always ask for a second piece (especially men!). No, these are not healthy. But they are a …

Category: Desserts & TreatsTag: Chocolate Recipes

Proverbs 14:12-35

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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"Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people."

Category: Scripture PassagesTag: Proverbs (Bible)

Merry Christmas To You!

Friday, December 24, 2021 (Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2025)
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I wanted to take a few moments to say hello on Christmas Eve. We just finished watching “White Christmas” and enjoying a special dinner of some family favorites. We have a quiet Christmas Day planned at home that includes opening …

Category: Our Family Life

Things Will Never Be The Same Again

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 (Updated: Monday, June 15, 2026)
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Many people are longing for things to go back to “normal” as they view normality. In this video, I’m sharing six things that are never going back to what we considered normal in the past. I also speculate about three more things to …

Category: Faithful Christian Living in Difficult TimesTag: Audio

Exodus 14:5-14

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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Exodus 14:5-14 When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” So Pharaoh prepared his chariot and took his …

Category: Scripture PassagesTag: Exodus (Bible)

My Beautiful and Peaceful Christmas Music Station On Pandora

Friday, December 17, 2021 (Updated: Wednesday, July 5, 2023)
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I created this Pandora station eleven years ago. I’ve curated it over the years to keep it to a very specific aesthetic. Every once in a while they try to introduce something new that doesn’t fit and it gets the big thumbs down. I laughed …

Category: Christmas Celebrations & Traditions

Should Christians Use the Enneagram?

Thursday, December 16, 2021 (Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026)
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Today I would like to tackle the question of should Christians use the Enneagram. I think I was formally introduced to the Enneagram when I received an advanced review copy of Alice Fryling’s book Mirror for the Soul: A Christian Guide to the …

Category: Controversies & Case Studies

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Thursday, December 16, 2021
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more. For you know the …

Category: Scripture PassagesTag: 1 Thessalonians (Bible)

What Is Big Eva?

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 (Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026)
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I’ve used the term “Big Eva” in some of the posts and videos I’ve done. I think most of my readers have a general idea of what it means, but perhaps can’t specifically list what makes Big Eva what it is. You may have …

Category: Christianity & Culture

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | Hymns & Carols

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 (Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2026)
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Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man …

Category: Hymns & ScriptureTag: Christmas Hymns & Carols
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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and happy warrior for Christ. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years as a curator of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. I don't peddle trendy aesthetics or ideas, but write about what I'm learning while thinking for myself. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥

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