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30 Dec

Goodbye 2021. It was so nice to see you.

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A recent visit with a friend caused me to reflect on this year. Updates about our lives were overdue. From home improvement projects to career plans, there was no shortage of subjects to cover. But our friendship bond felt fragile and unfamiliar. It lacked the sense of warmth we’d always...

13 Dec

The Joy of Christmas: Day 7, Believe

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas

At Christmas, I love getting greetings in the mail from family and friends. One card began with familiar words. “Peace on earth and goodwill toward men” was scrolled in metallic gold across a midnight sky. The beauty of the image is a bold statement. God’s grace is a sharp contrast...

10 Dec

The Joy of Christmas, Day 6: Gather

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas

Be it formal or casual, a Christmas gathering carries a sacred sentiment. Singing songs to celebrate Christ’s birth brings a worshipful cheer. Decorations add visual flair, while our unique culture and traditions add new memories to our stories. But if we miss something or someone we love, gathering may be a...

08 Dec

The Joy of Christmas: Day 5, Anticipate

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas, Guest Writers

I love the twinkle in the eyes of our kids when we bring out the Christmas tree and decorations. It’s as if, as soon as the Christmas lights turn on, Christmas time has truly begun. For us, it’s holiday baking, gingerbread house making and all the hot chocolate with marshmallows...

06 Dec

The Joy of Christmas, Day 4: Give

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas, Guest Writers

One of my favorite activities during the holidays is to shop on Black Friday. After eating Thanksgiving dinner, all of the women in my family open the newspapers to extract and sift through the sales circulars. We search for the best deals on the items we want to purchase for...

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Goodbye 2021. It was so nice to see you.

The Joy of Christmas: Day 7, Believe

The Joy of Christmas, Day 6: Gather

The Joy of Christmas: Day 5, Anticipate

The Joy of Christmas, Day 4: Give

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