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Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 Fiction

Keeping Christmas: A Short Story

This Christmas, I thought I’d share something a bit different. I pray this short story about memories, friendship, and unchanging hope brings a little joy... Read more

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Help When You’re Not in the Christmas Spirit

We were in a time of transition, and I’d been eagerly anticipating the reliable traditions, stillness, and cherished peace of Christmas Eve. Silly as it... Read more

Posted on December 18, 2019December 3, 2019 Bethany's Guest Posts

Just For Me

A group of us gathered in someone’s living room to work our way through the next session of a Bible study. We sat quietly as... Read more

Posted on December 10, 2019December 4, 2019 Faith Life of Faith

Because God Became Man…

Christmas is the season of celebrating the good news of Jesus: that God became a man to save us! That’s what the angel said: “Behold,... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2018November 4, 2018 Christmas Praise Mini-Series

A Gift to You (Christmas Praise 3)

The Angel’s Good News “Do not be afraid.   I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in... Read more

Posted on December 16, 2018October 26, 2018 Christmas Praise Mini-Series

As Was Said! (Christmas Praise 2)

Zechariah’s Praise “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.   He has raised... Read more

Posted on December 9, 2018October 19, 2018 Christmas Praise Mini-Series

Yes, He Has! (Christmas Praise 1)

Mary’s Song of Praise: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2017October 15, 2017 Faith

The Gift That Satisfies

We have an unfortunate tendency of focusing on gaining satisfaction, especially during the Christmas season. From gift-giving to maintaining traditions “just so,” we seem to... Read more

Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 17, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

(Could It Be A) Silent Night

Christmas cheer tends to be a cacophony. Joy is often boisterous; excitement and anticipation tend to cause exuberance. It’s during this season that we often... Read more

Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 10, 2017October 29, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come All Ye Frustrated

In just a few weeks, someone or other will ask us: “how was your Christmas?” Chances are our answers won’t include words like “perfect” or... Read more

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