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Advent and Christmas

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Christmas Love

Far Reaching, Life-Changing Christmas Love

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 20, 2022

    Christmas images of love stir sentimental scenes created from movies where people are cozy and happy. However, often real life is the opposite of those images. The love of God given …

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Joy from the Manger

Joy from the Manger for Everyday Life

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 16, 2022

  Out culture shows Christmas as a perpetual happy time. In our minds we create images of people smiling, being comfortable with each other, and celebrating. The reality is that life is hard, …

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Whereis peace?

Where is the Peace?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Peace · on Dec 9, 2022

  Peace is elusive in the the world today. International conflicts raise tensions in far away places. Financial or health uncertainties steal peace of mind. The caregiver of a terminally …

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Hope Broke Through Silence

Hope Broke Through Silence

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 2, 2022

  Do you have hope while waiting in silence? Or do you wonder if what you hoped for is worth it, and hope slips away? Throughout centuries, God’s people waited in hope for redemption. Some lost …

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Wrapped up in wonder

Are You Wrapped Up in the Wonder of Christmas?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 19, 2021

  The wonder of Christmas is all around us--the twinkling lights, yummy foods, beautiful music, and family gatherings. We wonder how we will get everything done by Christmas day. I like the …

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Why is Christmas Hope Different

Why is Christmas Hope Different?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 15, 2021

  Hope grows during December through the anticipation of the holiday activities, Christmas gifts and family gatherings. Kids anticipate their favorite toy or new electronic gadget under the …

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Peace at Christmas

Is Peace at Christmas Possible?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 11, 2021

Christmas stirs a range of feelings from excitement to nostalgia to sadness. Children get excited anticipating the fun of gifts and parties. Adults become nostalgic, remembering holidays from long …

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Preparing for December

Preparing for December

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Nov 29, 2021

  December brings all kinds of preparations that can either be fun or overwhelming. The list includes special meals to prepare, gifts to purchase, lights to hang, and the Christmas tree to put …

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Holding on to hope in a weary world

Holding On To Hope in a Weary World

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 14, 2020

  How are you holding on to hope in a weary world? With the pandemic and many uncertainties, people need hope. As we wait for the end of this difficult year, we don't know how long the …

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Worship through prayer

Worship Through Prayer in Times of Uncertainty

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized · on Dec 7, 2020

  Worship appears throughout the Christmas story, not just at the birth of the Savior. When Mary learned that she would be the mother of Jesus, she asked the angel "How can this be?" The …

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Imagine Mary's Deep Trust

Imagine Mary’s Deep Trust in God

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Spiritual Growth · on Dec 14, 2019

  Imagine the deep trust shown by Mary when the angel Gabriel came to her, changing her life (and ours) forever. "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Luke 1:28 …

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The Wonder of Grace at Christmas

The Wonder of Grace at Christmas

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 24, 2018

Recapture the wonder of grace. Twinkling lights on the tree, sounds of joyful Christmas music, and the aroma of sugar cookies baking in the oven create a calm atmosphere in the home during …

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Perfect Love, the Gift of Christmas

Perfect Love, The Gift of Christmas

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 21, 2018

Perfect love came a a gift through the child in the manger. God gave the purest gift to us, but many do not receive the gift. Who doesn't love to get gifts at Christmas? What is motive for giving …

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Birth of True Joy

The Birth of True Joy

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 17, 2018

True joy entered the world in the birth of Jesus. Shepherds, outcasts on a hillside watching their sheep, were shocked by the angel's announcement. Suddenly life changed forever. "Do not be …

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Stress and Peace the Rhythm of Life

Are Stress and Peace the Rhythm of Life?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Peace · on Dec 9, 2018

Peace is often hard to find in a world full of stress. We anticipate something to happen one way, but it turns out another.  Stress increases. We live in the tension between stress and peace. Our …

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broken mess

A Broken Mess?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Hope · on Dec 2, 2018

We live in a broken mess. On the news we hear about fires raging out of control, earthquakes rattling communities, and unresolved wars. People made homeless due to natural disasters or joblessness. …

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Redemption in a Manger

Redemption In a Manger

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Spiritual Growth · on Dec 23, 2017

Christmas brings the redemption of many things. For one, the boxed Christmas tree is spread out, fluffed and decorated with lights and ornaments. The once smashed tree is transformed into a beautiful …

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Hope in the waiting

Hope in the Waiting

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Dec 5, 2017

As a child, I remember my eagerness of waiting for Christmas. My parents put up the live tree late in the month. Glass ornaments and thin strands of crinkly tinsel hung on the branches; the pine scent …

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How are you preparing for Christmas?

How are You Preparing for Christmas?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas · on Nov 30, 2017

    Christmas is fast approaching; the simple thought can stir up anxiety from considering all the tasks involved in preparing for this major holiday. December can be one big headache …

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Christmas Love v Fear

Christmas Love Versus Fear and Loneliness

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Spiritual Growth · on Dec 24, 2016

  Christmas love brings to mind warm sentimental scenes created from movies. People are cozy and happy in television specials, getting along with everyone.   However, in real life, …

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