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Dec 31 Reflecting on the Year: Persevering in Faith and Service
As another year comes to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the whirlwind of events that have shaped our world, our faith, and our relationships. This has been a year marked by division, grief, and uncertainty—both in the world around us and within the church. The re-election of Donald Trump has once…
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The Chain of Choices: Reflecting on the Year Past and the Year Ahead
As the year winds down, many of us naturally turn to reflection. What went well? What didn’t? What can we do differently in the year ahead? It’s easy to think of a year as a collection of moments—some big, some small. But when you take a closer look, every moment is tied to a choice,…
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Christmas Day Is Over, but the Spiritual Battle Continues
Christmas Day is magical, isn’t it? Lights twinkle, laughter fills the air, and we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. But as December 25th passes, we often find ourselves stepping back into the realities of life—conflicts, stress, and battles that feel far removed from the joy of Christmas morning. And yet, the…
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Overconsumption Isn’t the Flex: Finding Joy Beyond Materialism
In a world that constantly tells us to buy more, upgrade faster, and keep chasing the next shiny thing, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overconsumption. But is that really where happiness lies? If we’re honest, how many of us have bought something expensive, tucked it away for a “special occasion,” and then…
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The Day After Christmas: Unwrapping What Truly Matters
December 26 often feels like a strange, in-between day. The gifts have been opened, the feast enjoyed, and the joyful chaos of Christmas Day has quieted. What now? Do we simply move on, pack away the decorations, and race toward the new year? Or do we pause, reflect, and let the miracle of Christmas linger…
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Celebrating the Miracle of Jesus: A Christmas Day Reflection
Christmas is a time of joy, peace, and reflection—a moment to pause and remember the miracle of Jesus Christ’s birth. It’s more than the traditions of the season; it’s about the fulfillment of God’s promise to bring hope and salvation to the world. This year, let these Christmas scripture verses inspire you to reflect on…
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December 24: The Wise Men’s Journey
Title: Following the Star to the King Opening Quote:“This Advent we look to the Wise Men to teach us where to focus our attention… When our Advent journey ends, may we, like the Wise Men, fall on our knees and adore him as our true and only King.” – Mark Zimmermann Hello, friend!The Wise Men…
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December 23: ADVENT
Title: Your Redemption is Drawing Near Opening Quote:“Look up, you whose gaze is fixed on this earth… Wait just another short moment. Wait and something quite new will break over you: God will come.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Hi there!It’s so easy to get caught up in what’s right in front of us—our problems, our plans,…
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The 2020s: Finding Hope in the Chaos
The 2020s have felt like an out-of-control rollercoaster ride—wild, unpredictable, and at times downright terrifying. For many, it’s been a surreal blur of global pandemics, social unrest, economic uncertainty, and a creeping sense that the world is being run by psychopathic elites. And while the dawn of a new year often brings hope, this time…
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December 22: ADVENT
Title: Living with Hope This Advent Opening Quote:“Optimism and hope are radically different attitudes… The person of hope lives in the moment with the knowledge and trust that all of life is in good hands.” – Henri Nouwen Hello!Advent teaches us the difference between optimism and hope. Optimism looks for quick fixes, but hope trusts…
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December 21: ADVENT (Winter Solstice)
Title: Will There Be Room for Him? Opening Quote:“Into this world, this demented inn in which there is absolutely no room for him at all, Christ comes uninvited.” – Thomas Merton Hi, friend!Isn’t it incredible that when Jesus came into the world, there was no room for Him? Yet He still came, uninvited and unnoticed,…
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Dec 20: God’s Relentless Love
Title: The Manger and the Wild Love of God Opening Quote:“You could more easily catch a hurricane in a shrimp net than you can understand the wild, relentless, passionate, uncompromising, pursuing love of God made present in the manger.” – Brennan Manning Hello, dear one!Can you imagine the Creator of the universe choosing to enter…
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