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5 Ways to Bring Joy to the Christmas Season
By
Linda Mintle
I want to stay informed, but listening to the news and angry people on social media can be depressing. Every day, problems are brought to our attention. No wonder we lose our joy. But it is Christmas time and we don’t want anything or anyone to steal our Christmas joy. Maybe you need a reset…
Find Your Christmas “Mary”
By
Linda Mintle
As we enter this Christmas week, some of us may not feel “merry” as the song directs us to be. However, the merriment of “Mary” provides a model of how to achieve this goal. Can you imagine what a young girl might have felt and thought when an angel appeared to her and told her…
A Lesson to Turn Disappointment to Joy
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Linda Mintle
I love this time of year. My mom’s Hummel Nativity scene greets you when you walk in the door. The house is lit up with lights, candles glow in the evenings, and the fireplace warms the house as we enjoy the beauty of the tree. All this brings such joy. But not everyone is feeling…
Finding Hope in the Middle of Loss
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Linda Mintle
It’s a familiar part of the Christmas story. In Luke 1, Zechariah is told by the angel, Gabriel, that his wife Elizabeth would have a child. This proclamation was surprising because Elizabeth and Zechariah were infertile and had been praying for a child for years. Now, past the normal age of child bearing, the couple…
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