Jonny Diaz gets us. He knows the human struggle with rest and presence. In the opening of his song, Breathe, Jonny paints a frenetic picture of a rushed morning and feeling behind before the day
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Tag: Christmas
The Toph-Player’s Tale
Hello, 2026! We welcome this new year–the 365 days ahead filled with unknowns. And to think what adventure awaits! Many have made their list of resolutions, while some prefer to call them “goals.” But what
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“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV). The Gift of Gathering We had already stuffed ourselves with Mom’s traditional Christmas breakfast. After the family cleared the table and gathered in the
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A Challenging Request Every December, our Sunday School class sings Christmas carols to 6-8 homebound members of our church. Often, these seniors are dealing with health issues, don’t get out much, and welcome a visit
Read moreChristmas: Hope for All
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15 Christmas: hope for all—a hope that arrived
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It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you. ~ Mother Teresa The Gift Every year (usually), only moments after our family’s Thanksgiving tableware is done drying, the Christmas season is officially
Read morePaying Forward the Gift of Love
Have you ever received a gift that at the time seemed inconsequential, perhaps even childish, only later to realize the impact of what you’ve been given? To realize you’ve been given a gift of love?
Read more‘Tis the Season
Indeed, ‘tis the season. For some, ‘tis the time for fun with decorating, baking, shopping. For others, ‘tis the time for having rehearsals, learning new songs, and making costumes. And for still others, ‘tis the
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For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NLT The front of the
Read moreFinding Hope
Hope. I want it. I search for it. I try to hold onto it when I find it. During Christmas, I sing, teach, greet, write, and listen to pastors speak words of hope. Yet, in
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