Author Ava Pennington
Author Ava Pennington

Not So Terrible Teens

Okay, come clean. I know I’m not the only one who has occasionally been annoyed by teens who trick-or-treat on Halloween. Even putting aside their age, all too often they either dress in the goriest costumes or they don’t bother with a costume at all. (I know –...

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What Do You Do With Halloween?

As the weather changes and temperatures cool, our thoughts turn to the upcoming holidays. November brings thoughts of gratitude and Thanksgiving celebrations. December ushers in our rejoicing at the birth of our Savior. But before we reach those days, we have to pass...

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A Peacekeeper or a Peacemaker?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could declare a day for all conflicts to be resolved? Well, someone came up with that idea and declared October 15 Conflict Resolution Day. Actually, true and perfect conflict resolution will come when Jesus Christ returns. Still, I don’t...

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Soul Mate

I’m a hopeless romantic. You probably know the type. I don’t enjoy a book or movie unless it has the proverbial happy ending. I appreciate it when hubby opens the door for me or holds out my chair at the table. Yes, I’m a hopeless romantic married to my soul mate…or...

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Tribute to Mothers

Is there any role in life more under-appreciated than motherhood? I don’t think so. As a tribute to mothers, I offer you Anita Renfroe's humorous, classic look at all the mom-isms spoken by mothers everywhere. Enjoy! (And thank your Mom! 😉 )    ...

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I Don’t Like My “One Word”

I don’t like my “one word” for 2015, but I’m keeping it anyway. Let me explain… I have many friends who have been selecting one word to focus on for each new year as a substitute for new year’s resolutions. I've thought about doing it, but was never really motivated...

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Happy New Year Quotes

A new year. A clean slate. Potential. Promise. It’s all before us. To celebrate the new year, I will be posting one of the following quotes each day in January on my social media accounts. Hope you enjoy them throughout this month!1. “Every man should be born again on...

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Thanksgiving List

I've been posting something for which I'm thankful every day this month. Today, in honor of Thanksgiving, I offer you my list: A month of thankfulness: Day 1 – Thankful for God’s sovereignty in the world…and in my life. Day 2 – Thankful that God is faithful even when...

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Buck the Crowd – Give Thanks

We’ve all heard the advice: Don’t buck the crowd. Go along to get along. Don’t rock the boat. When I’m with a group of people, often the last thing I want to do is buck the crowd. Children are especially vulnerable to this feeling. As a child, I was the...

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Day of the Dead

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is attracting more and more life these days. Historically a Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead celebrations are spreading across the United States. This year, Dia de los Muertos will occur on November 1 and 2. But it’s more than...

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