Monthly Archives: December 2010

Cycle of Generosity (Video)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by ritzvalle

I did not grow up with strong Christmas traditions. Yes, most years there were presents, up until high school maybe, but it just wasn’t a big deal. Lackluster, one might call it. And that didn’t bother me, but it HAS … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Services

Posted on December 28, 2010 by ritzvalle

There are some things I’m so far behind on. Things I want to be important that ARE important but that I just haven’t gotten around to. Like Christmas cards I told you about two weeks ago (really, two weeks?) that … Continue reading →

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HELP HELP HELP (Christmas Eve Miracle?)

Posted on December 16, 2010 by ritzvalle

Here’s the deal:   For Christmas Eve, the Stone is doing four services. Then we aren’t having day-after-Christmas church. Long story, good reasons.   But it also means I need to find staff for childcare for FOUR SERVICES because we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card

Posted on December 14, 2010 by ritzvalle

I’m sabbathing today. Which means I’m a little stumped on what to write.   Oh! I’ll give you a preview of my Christmas cards. I’m going to use one of these images. Which one do you think?

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If You Can’t Do It Well

Posted on December 9, 2010 by ritzvalle

Sometimes, it still has to get done. (and usually, when you ask Jesus to help you, it gets done well anyway) I have a tendancy to avoid things I can’t do well. Just not even start them. Like blogging. If … Continue reading →

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Office Politics

Posted on December 2, 2010 by ritzvalle

Have you ever heard those stories about working at a church that make you cringe? The ones that make unbelievers stay far, far away? I don’t have any of those. And for sure, I’ve partnered with organizations that claimed Christ … Continue reading →

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