Tag: Advent
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the story of advent
Nativity scenes. Carolers. Presents. Egg-nog. Home Alone 2. That’s often what comes to mind when I think of Christmas. For others, it’s Santas and lights and uncomfortable family reunions. Others still, it’s church services and a star in the sky. For good reason, many Christians strive to ensure “the reason for the season” by keeping “Christ in…
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a thrill of hope
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining! It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth. I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas in the traditional sense. Our family exchanged gifts, and by that, I mean my parents gave me gifts, and that was about it. The church culture I was raised in frowned upon…
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