Monthly Archives: December 2011

Helping Our Children Run the Race – Setting Goals

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Pam

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil 3:15). We’re running a race. So are our children. The beginning of a new year is a good time to reevaluate … Continue reading →

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Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Pam

I love Christmas! Normal life pretty much goes on hold in the Forster household during Christmas season, as soon as the Christmas CD’s come out. One of the things I love most is the music. I love playing the piano … Continue reading →

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God could change things if He knew it was best for us.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Pam

It hit me the other day — as I was reading the book of Joshua. God can do whatever He wants. And He’s on our side. I knew that. But somehow it penetrated my brain in a new way that … Continue reading →

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Giving More than We Receive

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Pam

“It is more blessed to give than to receive…” (Acts 20:35) Children can easily become very focused on getting during the Christmas season. If we want our children to be blessed, and if it is truly more blessed to give … Continue reading →

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Did She Know?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Pam

“Mary, did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water? “Mary, did you know That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters? Did you know That your baby boy has come to make you … Continue reading →

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Contest Awards and Giveaway Winners

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Daniel

Selected out of almost 900 photos entered in our “Write Them on the Doorposts” contest, this photo by Amy Jones is the Grand Prize winner. We received so many fantastic entries, but we knew this entry should win the Grand … Continue reading →

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The Green Cookie Recipe

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Pam

Oops . . . I told someone during the Facebook party that I would include the recipe for our cookies in today’s post, and I forgot to earlier. These cookies are definitely an established tradition in our family. They, and … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Christmas Traditions

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Pam

I hope you made it to the Doorposts Facebook party on Tuesday! We had so much fun getting to “talk” with you all! If you haven’t looked at the posts of the contest winners, please do! You’ll be inspired! Now … Continue reading →

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Party leftovers…

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Daniel

Thanks everyone for joining us for Doorposts’ Facebook party! We hope you had fun. We sure enjoyed trying to keep up; it went by so fast! All tonight’s giveaways will stay open until midnight PST on Wednesday. All giveaways are … Continue reading →

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Write Them on the Doorposts Grand Prize!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Pam

And here is the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of Doorposts’ “Write Them on the Doorposts” contest!  Wow! What a job to pick the Grand Prize! So many fantastic entries. We knew this entry should win the Grand Prize when we found … Continue reading →

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