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JONI LYNN SCHWARTZ
Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Traditions, Memories, and the Greatest Gift
Christmas is this week, and I recently asked my daughters three questions. Their answers reminded me of what makes this season so...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Opening the Door to Hope: Understanding Advent
Growing up, I would hear the word Advent and see those fun calendars with the little doors, each hiding a piece of chocolate for the...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 24, 20231 min read
Anticipation and Humility: Reflecting on the True Meaning of Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation. In my childhood, I'd incessantly plead with my mom to open a gift during the day, often with...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Journey to Bethlehem: Endurance, Faith, and the Gift of Immanuel
When I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Sacred Bonds: A Tale of Miracles, Friendship, and Eternal Hope
Growing up, I treasured the close bond with my cousin; our families participated in a variety of activities together, including camping,...
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Dec 3, 20232 min read
Beyond Expectations: Miracles and Withholding Judgment
First comes love, then comes marriage, and perhaps a baby in the baby carriage – or not. Life's order is sometimes not a straight line.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Surviving Holiday Gatherings: An Introvert's Guide
Thanksgiving has wrapped up, and if you're an introvert like me, you know the struggle of navigating through the chaos of the holidays.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Echoes of Accusation: Unraveling the Misunderstood Tale of Mary and Joseph
I was a reserved student, placed in a classroom with a no-nonsense, strict teacher. Then came the day my name appeared on the blackboard.
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Joni Lynn Schwartz
Nov 19, 20232 min read
Unraveling the Tapestry: Exploring the Twists and Turns in the Christmas Narrative
I set up my Christmas tree and soon discovered an unexpected twist in my decorating plans.
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