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Christmas is a time to love

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Jonna Hawker Turek

If you begin to worry or stress this month, call this song to mind and fill your heart with gratitude and love. Continue reading →

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Happy Holy Days, to you!

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Jonna Hawker Turek

This time of peace and goodwill would be much better served by setting a Christ-like example in all our relationships. No one has ever been coerced into genuine belief, but many have been brought to Christ through the genuine love and respect of a Christian. Continue reading →

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Where’s your focus?

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jonna Hawker Turek

So if you are feeling stressed these days, take a few moments to breathe deeply, center your thoughts on the One whose birth we celebrate… Continue reading →

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Making the most of Advent

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Why do we celebrate Advent? For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. That’s why. Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

God’s gift of salvation to those who believe in His Son is the original gift that keeps on giving and the cost to the Giver began not with Christ’s death on the cross, but with His birth. Continue reading →

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Finding the Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Especially when there are no children in the home, Christmas can seem a little flat. If even watching a Christmas movie marathon makes no difference, it might be time to reevaluate your expectations. Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth?

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Read the Word, meditate upon it, and pray to receive God’s peace in your heart. Continue reading →

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Advent: What are you waiting for?

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Jonna Hawker Turek

The word “Advent” means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Advent season is a time of waiting and preparing ourselves for that arrival. Continue reading →

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There is always a choice

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Let’s choose to find the joy in this season. Joy and gratitude for God’s great gift of love that does not depend upon traditions or circumstances. Continue reading →

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Jonna Hawker Turek

This time of year, we frequently hear people bemoaning a lack of Christmas Spirit and wondering how to make this holiday more special. I believe a sharper focus on the following words goes a long way to resolving the issue: … Continue reading →

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