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Beyond the Glitter

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​When we create fantasy images in our heads, we slay the beauty in our lives.– Emily Ley, Grace Not Perfection

It helps me to remember Martha this time of year. Had I lived nearby and in her time, we would have been pals. I'm sure of it. Instead, I view her from afar and learn from her story (Luke 10). 

Martha was scurrying around, thinking she was doing all her guests a favor. "Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made." And when she went to Jesus to complain about her sister Mary not helping, who instead "sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said" Jesus spoke truth to her. "Martha, Martha...you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." 

What is better.

This season, am I choosing what is better? As women we want to create the most excellent Christmas for our families. This isn't a bad thing. It is a way we show love. But sometimes this means scaling back our Pinterest-worthy ideas so we can choose what is better.

As we ponder how much love we have for our family and friends that drives us to make this time of year special for them, take time to reflect on how much more love our Savior has for us. Fix our eyes on the manager, gaze lovingly at this miracle, hear the angel's words, and open our heart and mind to His story. His love. Emmanuel. God with us.

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." – Luke 2:10-12

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LuAnn Adams started her obsession with the written word at a very young age, pulling heavy Books of Knowledge off shelves and continuously pestering her mom to read. She was editor of her high school and college newspaper and then started writing for the college's PR/Communications Dept. She received her B.S. in Communications from the University of Northwestern St. Paul. After editing for businesses for several years, LuAnn decided to start freelance editing. She feels blessed to work with Julie Miller and her team to help bring inspiration to all who seek to know our dear Savior more intimately. When not editing or writing, you will find LuAnn being taken on walks by her 100+ lb. Newfie mix, Mia, and side-kick, Daisy. She also enjoys connecting with family and friends, traveling, antiques, snowmobiling and reading. LuAnn and her husband, Brent, reside in Forest Lake, MN, and are parents to two adult children, McKayla and Austin.

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