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Dec. 24, 2014

How Christmas Addresses Our Hurts

By Luke

Several years ago I shared some musings on how the Christmas story is one of turmoil and pain. I've been thinking about that more during morning prayer here at Sonlight. The prayer requests are typical of our fallen world -- … Continue reading →

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Dec. 16, 2014

Gifts

By Jonelle

'Tis the season of giving gifts! A time when we look to the ultimate Gift Giver and marvel at the wonderful grace he gave us when he sent his son, Jesus Christ, to make a way for us to be … Continue reading →

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Dec. 24, 2013

Changes

By Karla

Christmas has snuck up on me this year. My family is in the middle of an unexpected cross-country move, so our focus has been more on working out all the details involved in that, and not so much on the … Continue reading →

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Dec. 19, 2013

A Season for Helping ...

By Judy

In the wee hours of Sunday morning, some good friends of ours lost their home to fire. They and their four young children were able to escape quite literally with only the clothing on their backs. The family is infinitely … Continue reading →

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Dec. 24, 2012

What the World Needs Now

By Luke

I've read numerous people suggest that we all should "just be a little nicer" in light of recent events. These authors seem to agree that such new found generosity won't actually fix anything, but it will help. A bit. And … Continue reading →

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Dec. 13, 2012

Countdown to Christmas: 12 days

By Sarita

I'll admit it. When I think of Christmas, I usually picture Christmas cards, pretty lights and peaceful nativity scenes. Joseph, Mary and Jesus seem so quiet and serene in my mind. Even so, I want to remember the bigger picture … Continue reading →

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Dec. 6, 2012

Christmas School . . .

By Judy

It's that time of year again ... when department stores, grocery stores, television commercials, email, postal mail ... are all saturated with Christmas images and messages. What child stands a chance of focusing on anything but Christmas? Certainly not any … Continue reading →

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