by christydistler | Dec 3, 2017 | Advent Conspiracy
When we think about Christmas, we often think of gifts—tangible goods wrapped up in festive paper and shiny bows. We enjoy picking out the special somethings that will light up the faces of those we love, and we anticipate receiving gifts from our friends and family....
by christydistler | Nov 29, 2017 | Novel Ramblings
When most people think about worshiping God, they imagine singing—either hymns from hymnals or lyrics projected on a wall. But Colonial Friends (and many Friends even today) worship in silence, not praising the Lord with their lips but listening for His voice with...
by christydistler | Nov 8, 2017 | Faith and Grace
Advent begins on December 3. If you’re looking for a free Advent devotional to use individually or as a family, FaithGateway is offering access to the four-video Because of Bethlehem devotional by Max Lucado. You can register for it here, and you’ll also...
by christydistler | Aug 30, 2017 | Novel Ramblings
When most people hear the term plain people, they generally envision the Amish or conservative Mennonites. But other plain groups (those who dress modestly and with no unnecessary adornments) also exist. Today I’m talking about Quaker plain speech on Colonial...
by christydistler | May 31, 2017 | Novel Ramblings
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is a historical museum and working farm located in Ridley Creek State Park in Media (Delaware County), Pennsylvania. The plantation, which was a working farm continuously for over three hundred years, differs from many colonial...
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