Tag Archives: hope

Gift #1197: Happy Easter

Happy Easter everyone! It is such a joy to celebrate that our Savior is alive and because He lives, we have hope for today and every day for eternity. We never walk alone, whether we go through sorrows or joys. … Continue reading

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Gift #1164: The Natural Wonder of Trees

A friend of mine re-posted this on Facebook today entitled “Natural Wonders”. “Every day a 40 foot tree takes in 50 gallons of dissolved nutrients from the soil, raises this mixture to its topmost leaves, converts it into 10 pounds … Continue reading

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Gift #543: Saving Mr. Banks

One and a half weeks ago I went to see “Saving Mr. Banks” with my mom.  It was an incredible film that has left me grappling with how to clearly communicate what it meant to me.  I’m still not sure … Continue reading

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Gift #508: Advent

Today marks the beginning of Advent, a very wonderful day indeed.  Cardinal Ratzinger spoke these words in 1986: “Advent is concerned with that very connection between memory and hope which is so necessary to man.  Advent’s intention is to awaken … Continue reading

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Gift #286: Calendar Art

Towards the end of last year, I spied a calendar by one of my favorite artists for sale at Anthropologie.  It now hangs in my room where I can look at the lovely paintings of Rebecca Rebouche everyday.  I was … Continue reading

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Gift #97: Mysterious Benedict Society

Earlier this summer I became acquainted with The Mysterious Benedict Societyby Trenton Lee Stewart through a display at the local Barnes and Noble.  First book in hand, I went home happily and thoroughly enjoyed the read.  Though it is a … Continue reading

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