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Present | The Best Way to Thank God

What Is the Best Way to Thank God? | Link-Up

December 20, 2019December 20, 2024 Faith, Hope, & Love, Grace & Truth Link-Up
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What is the best way to thank God for the gift of Jesus? While spoken words are significant, tangible actions can also convey appreciation. After all, isn’t it true actions speak louder than words?

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Candle Burning | How to be light in this dark world

How to Be a Light in This Dark World

December 18, 2018January 3, 2025 Faith, Hope, & Love
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Do you ever wonder if the gloominess around you will snuff out your light? We will face seasons where the darkness will try to overtake us and extinguish our fire. It may be due to our own decision, circumstances beyond our choices of those we love, or events beyond our control. However, we are not…

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Embracing the Unexpected – Posts You Don’t Want to Miss!

Embracing the Unexpected – Posts You Don’t Want to Miss!

January 23, 2018April 14, 2021 Embracing the Unexpected
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I thought you might enjoy seeing what sparked interest in the community at “Embracing the Unexpected” in 2017 Here Are the Posts You Don’t Want to Miss!

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When Holiday Traditions Hurt to the Core

When Holiday Traditions Hurt to the Core

December 19, 2017December 12, 2024 Faith, Hope, & Love, Grief, Loss, & Suffering, Mental Health
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Perhaps you share a similarity with me and enjoy planning for the holidays and creating lasting traditions. Do you savor the sweet rituals that accompany the season? Yet, what happens when those cherished holiday traditions hurt to the core?

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When You Know Holidays Will Be a Struggle

When You Know Holidays Will Be a Struggle

November 30, 2017April 12, 2021 Grief, Loss, & Suffering, Mental Health
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Does the mere mention of the upcoming holidays cause you to gasp for air, sweat profusely, or wish the season was over before it begins? Maybe you know upfront the holidays will be a struggle, which makes it hard to look forward to them. However, understanding what helps can make a world of difference. As…

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

December 22, 2016April 14, 2021 Faith, Hope, & Love
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Hoping that you find joy in your day, love in your heart, and Jesus as the most valuable present, you unwrap this holiday season. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called…

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Maree Dee is a Writer | Speaker | Mental Health Advocate | Ministry Leader—passionate about encouraging and equipping others to embrace life in the midst of the unexpected. She is a warrior who doesn’t give up when the journey gets tough. Maree believes, together with God, we can all find incredible joy along the way, even when surrounded by tremendous pain.  

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