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When Christmas Is Sad

Backstory   On my sad Christmases, I would write. The keys on my computer would fly. It might be spilling all my sorrow, putting my anger into words, shouting out the injustice of my circumstance. Others shed tears to cope. Some go away, avoiding the setting of their last happy holiday.  Others return to that special […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Gratitude, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Christmas, encouragement, feelings, gratitude, lonely, memories, sad, unhappy

The Sunshine Poem

The Sunshine Poem

Backstory   Some of the stories you hear on Consider This are written by someone else.  Mason Jars by Amy was featured recently and had a tremendous response from listeners and readers.  This week, we feature another piece by a listener.  I wonder if Suzanne will remember this poem, written decades ago.  Listen in. Click to […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Friendship, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: encouragement, Hope, poem

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