When Holidays Are Hard

Holidays Are Hard for Many People

Here are some thoughts on how to look out for those who might need some light this Christmas.

As an aside: is a great read, it’s free, and Joel Miller is a tremendous writer you should check out! His post today is about giving books as gifts. Worth the time!

PLUS: My list of the best books I read in 2022!

Scripture:

76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;    for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation    through the forgiveness of their sins,78 because of the tender mercy of our God,    by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven

Luke 1:76-78, NIV

Music by me, Angela Lansbury, LeAnn Rimes, James Taylor, John Prine, and Tommy Walker. 

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The Best 9 Books I Read in 2022 (Not a ranking, just a list)

9. Unexpected Choice by Dr. Patti Giebink

8. Turn Your Season Around by Darryl Strawberry

7. Forgive by Timothy Keller

6. Rejoice and Tremble by Michael Reeves

5. Help is Here by Max Lucado

4. Run with the Horses by Eugene Peterson 

3. Tie: Another Gospel? and Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers

2. You: Happier by Daniel Amen

1. God On Mute by Pete Grieg

Honorable Mention:

Rembrandt is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey

Surprised by Hope by NT Wright

The Loveliest Place by Dustin Benge

Eat This Book and A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson

Suffering by Paul David Tripp

Your Brain is Always Listening by Daniel Amen

Beyond the Darkness by Clarissa Moll

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

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