December 2008

We are coming to the close of the year 2008, as we enter the last month of the year. It has been nearly a year since we started GGM! Thank you to all of you who have been so supportive! Most of you are probably beginning to redecorate, just as GGM redecorates each month as well. I chose the winter barn as a special gift for Mrs. D, as she enjoys barns so much and I thought the colors were great for this month. You may have expected the traditional greens and reds for this time of year, but even in my own home we celebrate December with patriotic colors. :O)

Some families celebrate different traditions during December and some don't celebrate anything in particular at all. One thing I know we can agree on is that we serve a Mighty God and we just celebrated being thankful for Thanksgiving. We don't find the early Christians celebrating the birth of anyone, but rather they do celebrate Resurrection Day. We don't believe there is anything wrong or sinful with celebrating someone's birthday, but we do need to be careful how we celebrate a person's birthday.

Each of you may honor the birth of Christ in different unique ways and I don't think God would be unhappy for celebrating the birth of His Son. Yet in some of this month's articles we take a closer look at the traditions and culture that our world calls 'Christmas'.

We love our Lord and certainly do honor Him for what He has done for us all these years, for His birth, death, and resurrection. May we all take some time to ponder the origin of some 'holidays' and what those origins represent. We pray that we will agree that we want to bring honor to Christ in the most pure way possible.

We hope you will enjoy the articles, interview, reviews, and recipes in this month's issue and may your last month in 2008 be a month to grow closer to Christ!

Editor-in-Chief
Growing in Grace Magazine

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Special Announcements:

We have the Winners from the November Giveaways! Congratulations to....
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Thank you to those who have entered our previous giveaways! We always appreciate your support of GGM!

A special thank you to our sponsors this month! You'll find their ads and links throughout our site and listed below.

We have a very special contest this month for all Home Educators! Please read all about GGM's Home-Educator Appreciation Day
We will be giving away three prize packages to a winner each in three categories:

*Homeschooling Less than 2 years

*Homeschooling Less than 10 years

*Homeschooling 10 years or more

Be sure to check out all the details and the twist on who can nominate and who can be nominated! Once you see the prizes, you will surely want to be a part of this giveaway!

*Have you ever thought about contributing to Growing in Grace Magazine? Do you have a gift for writing and a desire to please the Saviour in what you write? Come read this very special announcement about how YOU might be a part of our team.

If you're a business who'd link to partner with GGM and donate something for a giveaway, please contact Miss Jocelyn at ggmads@gmail.com.

If you have a news story you would like to see featured in GGM, please contact Miss Amanda at ggmnewsroom@gmail.com

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Featured Articles:

GGM Interview: Miss Monica June 'A Serving Girl'
by SisterLisa

Memories From Nana
by Lady Olivia

The Eye of the Beholder
by SisterLisa

In Remembrance Of Him
by the GGM Team

The World's First Heart Transplant...Or Was It?
by SisterAngie

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
by Mrs. Brown

Columns:

Fact of the Matter: Grafted in The Magic of Christmas
by Sisterlisa

Bridging the Gap: Making My List
by Mrs. D.

Cloak and Dagger: For Goodness' Sake

by Miss Amanda

CIA: The Most Important Friendship
by Miss Amanda

Remote Control: The Season's Shows
by Lady Jess

Emotion Commotion: The Spirit of Goodness
by Lady Rachel

Think Pink: Serving Tea
by Miss Jocelyn

Blessed Girlhood: Practicality
by Miss Jocelyn

Portfolio de Couturier: Door Warmer
by Miss Jocelyn

Snuggle Up with A Good Book: Author Interview, Mrs. Susan Marlow
by Lady Rachel

The Daily Newsroom: "A Date That Will Live In Infamy"
by Miss Amanda

Healthy Steps:Winter Treats
by Lady Jess

Fun Articles:

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"For 'ginger' ladies" ;O)

*GIVEAWAY*
Circle C Ranch Review
by Lady Olivia

Celebrating Hanukkah Today
by Mrs. Brown

Tis The Season To Drink Eggnog
by Lady Rachel

Coming to the Blog:

National Drunk Driving Awareness Month with Mrs. Lirette

An Interesting Combination
by Miss Alyssa

Forefather's Day
by Lady Olivia

Soldier of Virtue
by Miss Jess

A Long Awaited End
by Miss Amanda

Graphics coordinated by designer G's
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Editor-in-Chief: Sisterlisa
Senior Executive Editor: Jacque Dixon
Assistant Editors: Sister Angie & Miss Amanda
Print Magazine Editors and layout designers: Lady Jess, Miss Amanda, & Miss Jocelyn
Senior News Room Correspondent: Miss Amanda e-mail




Special thanks to:
Layout Coordinator: Sisterlisa at designer G's
Mrs.D and Miss Amanda for putting together magazine layout