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Are the Mothers Lonely?: On Grief at Christmastime
Their absence settles in the room like the aroma of yeasty rolls and savory ham waiting to be carved. Like Mary, we carry Immanuel with us. We may not physically carry him bouncing on our hip, but Jesus is no less with us.
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Wood and Stone: How Christmas Expectations Never Live Up to The Hype
Infused with a dose of Christmas magic, we try to recreate the conditions with the same traditions, homemade caramel popcorn, and classic Christmas movies (It’s A Wonderful Life or White Christmas, anyone?)
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Being Trapped by Tradition by Terri Prahl
An imperceptible tension sets in on me as the holiday season draws closer by the day. There are moments of inner dread that sit heavy on what should be a celebration of God’s goodness in my life. I stuff it down. I deny its presence. And on occasion, the effects of that spill out through a snippy comment, snarky attitude,…
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What I’m Learning in June
1. Taking a break from my phone, computer, internet, or social media is a breath of fresh air I should welcome. It is a chance to breathe deeper and look for the beautiful things around me. I tend to get caught up in what’s happening with the people around me in the world, especially now that we don’t see our…