Tag: Christmas
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Emmanuel: God With Us in Every Culture
Christmas has a way of stirring our hearts toward home. The lights, the music, the smells from the kitchen — they all whisper of belonging. But for those of us living between cultures, the season often carries both beauty and ache…
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Dealing With Disappointed Expectations at Christmas
I couldn’t be angry. I knew my husband was upset and didn’t want this interruption any more than I did. But I was really sad. Celebrating with him had been a core part of my vision for the Christmas I wanted…
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Away From Home At Christmas
Christmas: a time of glowing candles, comfy living rooms, and warm gingerbread. Christmas: an occasion to sing carols, meet up with family, and joyfully celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Or, Christmas: a day of loneliness, longing, and separation?
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3 Gifts Loneliness Can Bring You This Season
Oh, the wonderful season of the holidays! The annoying tune of “Jingle Bells” floated across the air, insisting on reminding me of the approaching joy…
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Dealing With Grief During Christmas
Out of all the emotions a person could feel during Christmas, why was mine grief? The feeling stemmed from being away from my “extended family,” and I don’t mean my blood relations.
