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Holidays

Hope in the New Year

December 30, 2019 By Bob Griggs

The first Advent candle is the candle of hope.  The stories of Mary and Elizabeth are about waiting and hoping in God’s promises.  These are followed by stories about the hope of the magi who traveled a long journey and the shepherds who left their flocks to come to Bethlehem and see what God had […]

Filed Under: Hope, New Year Tagged With: depression, Epiphany, Mental Health Network, new year's resolutions, UCC, United Church of Christ

Holidays

December 16, 2019 By Rev. Kirk Moore (he, him, his)

written by Kirk Moore – a repost from an entry a couple of years ago. “Why aren’t you smiling?  It’s (insert holiday here) and we’re supposed to be joyful!” Said to countless people by countless people at family gatherings, parties, or church services relating to holidays. It’s OK to feel great around the holidays.  It’s […]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Celebration, depression, health, holidays, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

Good News for
Reluctant Hearts

December 9, 2019 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

written by Rachael Keefe – reposted from her blog, Write Out of Left Field I gave up trying to be happy and joyful just because it’s the holiday season a long time ago. Growing up, I thought I was the only one who didn’t have the perfect Norman Rockwell (or, these days, Hallmark) family. Nearly […]

Filed Under: Advent & Christmas, Faith, Hope Tagged With: despair, Forgiveness, hopelessness, Love, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ, wholeness

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