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Merry Christmas 2012 from Rhonda's Doings ! Luke 2:1-14 In those days  Caesar Augustus  issued a decree that a  census  should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to  Bethlehem  the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a  manger , because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were...

Review of 66 Amish Recipes: Learn To Cook Authentic Amish Bread, Amish Pies, and Other Delicious Amish Foods! by   Luke Wren 66 Amish Recipes: Learn To Cook Authentic Amish Bread, Amish Pies, and Other Delicious Amish Foods! Here are some of the Amish Recipes you will get inside this Amish cookbook: 1. Amіѕh Brеаd Stаrtеr  2. Amіѕh Frіеndѕhір Brеаd  3. Amіѕh Cоffее Cаkе My review of 66 Amish Recipes: Learn to Cook Authentic Amish Bread, Amish Pies, and Other Delicious Amish Foods!:   This book has recipes for breads, pies, cookies, cakes, casseroles, main dishes, vegetables, salads, and more.    I have made some recipes that are similar to some here but there were definitely some interesting additions to recipes, such as a green tart apple to chicken-noodle soup!  I want to try that one!   I would have loved to see a few pictures of the foods prepared, but the recipes are all wonderful.   I made Shoofly Pies, Peanut Pie, an...

Review of Forsaken Shelley Ring Lara Blake is determined not to fall in love again, but her mother-in-law has other plans. Naomi Blake used to care about God’s will for her life. Then her son died, and her faith with him. Naomi is on a crash course to take her own life next, but Lara isn’t so cooperative. Lara loves Naomi desperately. She will not let the older woman go without a fight, and Naomi proves a worthy adversary. Lara believes if Naomi would just go back to church healing would begin. Fighting the pull of death with the power of life, Lara realizes Naomi isn’t the only one who needs saving. Faith is not easy, but when you throw in a therapy Rottweiler, a knight in spit-shining armor, and a suicidal old woman, it’s downright scary. Lara almost has it figured out when Naomi seems to get her death wish. Have both women been FORSAKEN? My Review of Forsaken:   Shelley Ring's first novel involves a modern-day version of the book of Ruth from the Bible which happens t...

Review of Secret Santa by Amanda Tru It was time for Hailey Rhodes to admit the truth: things were not going well. After losing her job as a teacher, she finds herself broke, unemployed, and tricked into accepting a date from a department store Santa Claus. When new opportunities and new love interests present themselves, will Hailey choose a career and a man she's always admired, or will she wait for the identity of her Secret Santa to be revealed? My Review of Secret Santa: Amanda Tru is one of my newly-discovered favorite Christian authors.  Her other books were all suspenses and this one is full of suspense and surprise from the very beginning as well.   Hailey is stuck wearing bells and a cute little elf outfit when she loses her teaching position in economic cuts, and when she begins to be pursued by the resident Santa, she does even know his name or true identity.   This is a true heart-warming story for the holidays or any old time.     I ...

Review of Buried Treasures by Mary Manners When Caroline flees Chicago following the brutal murder of her husband, the last thing she expects-or wants-is to fall for Matt Carlson, a builder with strong roots in the small town of Mountainview, Tennessee. She needs to focus on raising her six-year-old daughter and protecting both their hearts from ever being shattered again. Matt is struggling with issues of his own...guilt over the death of his wife and the responsibility of raising a cynical teenaged nephew who is dropped on his doorstep, abandoned by Matt's alcoholic sister. He doesn't have time to fall in love, yet he can't help being drawn to the woman who is ready to defend her home-and her daughter-with nothing more than a feisty attitude and a broom handle. Can Matt's help and friendship convince Caroline to trust again...and when Caroline's daughter goes missing, will Matt be able to find the girl before it's too late and he loses everything he lov...

Crowned by the King--Crowning Moment Please visit the website for Crowned by the King Ministries at:   http://www.crownedbytheking.com/  for more information and to purchase your own necklaces to "crown" a special woman...young, old, or in-between.       The Crowned By The King necklace is a tool that reminds women that they are Daughters of the King, beautiful, loved, and purposed to be used by God.    "I am chosen"--John 15:16 "I am wonderfully made"--Psalm 139:14 "I am dearly loved"--Colossians 3:12 "I am a daughter of the King"--Romans 8:14 The above video will give you a brief introduction to this unique ministry.    When I was given the opportunity to review the Crowned by the King necklace and share a  crowning moment with another special lady, I was very excited.  I often review books, and I love the Lord, my King, so this was a golden opportunity for me to share a blessing with someone.    ...