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Manage Christmas Sadness – Advent Week 3

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You might be surprised to know Christmas sadness is a real thing. It hits when people go through difficulties that stretch into the season of Christmas. Or it happens with unexpected tragedy or bad news. But Christmas sadness can sometimes appear when everything is going fine. Unexpectedly, something rises inside you without permission – and surprises you. In fact, you may even wonder why it’s there because there’s no identifiable reason.

Whatever the scenario, you are not alone if you experience Christmas sadness.

Subsequently, the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to learn how to manage Christmas sadness.  Let’s explore this together. Read More …

Manage Christmas Sadness – Advent #3

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You might be surprised to know Christmas sadness is a real thing. It hits when people go through difficulties that stretch into the season of Christmas. Or it happens with unexpected tragedy or bad news. But Christmas sadness can sometimes appear when everything is going fine. Unexpectedly, something rises up or invades without permission – and surprises you. In fact, you may even wonder why it’s there because there’s no identifiable reason.

Whatever the scenario, you are not alone if you experience Christmas sadness.

Subsequently, the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to learn how to manage Christmas sadness.  Let’s explore this together. Read More …

God Cares About Holiday Sadness

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  If you’ve ever experienced sadness in the holidays, you know how hard it is to jump into cheer and celebration when your heart is hurting. Sometimes sadness is because life is hard all year, filled with losses, bad news, Read More …

Pause At Christmastime – Advent #4

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I remember one Christmas years ago – I almost missed Christmas! That experience was a “wake-up call.” In my busy life, filling roles and carrying out responsibilities – all the Christmas preparations pulled me off track. I asked God to show me what happened and how to avoid it in the future. That’s when I learned how to pause at Christmastime.

And it works! Now, I use a “pause” all through the year.

Do you need to pause a bit more this Christmas? Let’s look at good action points. Read More …

Joy At Christmastime – Advent #2

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Many cherished Christmas carols talk about joy. Consider Joy To The World – “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” Or While By My Sheep – “Joy, joy, joy! (echo) joy, joy, joy.” If you are looking for joy at Christmastime, you are joined by millions of people.

So, how’s your joy as Christmas approaches? Read More …

Pinhole Of Hope #2 – Scripture Dissection

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Hope is so important, don’t you agree? Sometimes it seems hope just . . . disappears! Or – you can barely it see through a pinhole of hope.

This is #2 in a series on hope. I’m excited about this series. I hope you will be, too. Read More …

The Doors Of Your Life

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You’ve heard the illustration of standing in front of several doors, having to choose one without knowing what’s behind each. Similarly, doors you choose for your life become your reality. This can be exciting.

Contrastingly, some doors bring great sadness. Nevertheless, you discover new things behind doors. And new experiences can provide hope – if you hold God’s hand while you open and close doors of your life.

Let’s look at doors of your life . . . Read More …

The Cycle Of A Seed

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One year when my family moved, we were a month late putting our vegetable garden in. Still, God blessed our late-planting. We enjoyed the beauty and fresh nourishment of so many lovely vegetables. Truly, we were thankful for God’s bounty – and for the cycle of a seed.

Incidentally, planting a seed means the death of a seed. And from this “death” comes new life. Subsequently, what is the cycle of a seed? And how could information like this affect your daily life?

Let’s look at the cycle of a seed. Read More …

When God Weeps – Scripture Dissection

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Have you ever thought about God crying? Well, it’s true. God weeps!

When God weeps, He connects with you and me. Actually, that’s a very comforting thing. Plus, it gives permission to you to weep when your life overflows with disappointment.

What Does God Weep About? Let’s explore together . . . Read More …

Hope For A New Year

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A New Year is an opportunity to let go of some things, hold onto other things, and reach for new things. Even though a New Year can feel scary, not knowing what’s ahead, it can also be exciting with new opportunities. Often, there’s relief to adopt fresh perspective. Hope begins to rise.

These are positive ideas healthy people embrace as one year morphs into another. Let’s explore these ideas together. . . . Read More …