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Monday, December 15th, 2025
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
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Temeka Williams
Temeka Williams is a singer/songwriter from Toronto, Ontario who communicates faith, strength, openness and optimism through her jazz gospel voice and music. Temeka currently has the pleasure of serving as the Worship Pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto.
http://temekawilliams.com
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Tom and Tricia Hack
Tricia and Tom Hack are the authors of a children’s grief story titled Someone Is Missing at Dinner. Their grief journey began on January 2022, when their twenty-four-year-old son, David, died unexpectedly from a rare autoimmune disease. Just two and a half weeks later, Tricia’s sister passed away, and five weeks after that, Tom’s mother died. Their grief was magnified, and the months that followed felt like a fog as they tried simply to survive.
David’s death, in particular, left a hole in their lives that can never be filled, and thyey deeply miss his loving and playful presence. The feeling of missing a loved one is often most intense during family gatherings, such as dinners, and special occasions like birthdays and Christmas. Their story, written for both children and adults, shares the different ways in which family members cope with the loss of their loved ones, all from a child’s playful perspective. Most importantly, it highlights the eternal hope we have through Jesus’s death and resurrection for all who trust in Him as their Savior.
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
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Nancy Romic
Shifra Homes is a maternity residence and shelter home. We protect and support women who are unsure how to parent, fleeing violence, or working to rebuild their lives through our Residential and Seeds of Hope Programs.
http://shifrahomes.com
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
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Sheila Walsh
Trade your weary for wonder this Christmas season.
When you think of Christmas, what do you see? Glittering lights, decked-out trees, brightly wrapped gifts, a tightly packed schedule? Look closer. What do you hear? Ringing bells, familiar carols, Mariah Carey on an endless loop at the grocery store? Listen harder.
In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a deeper, softer, quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God in our midst. God with us. The greatest gift. The only reason for the season. And the source of all our joy.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by what Christmas has become, this beautiful Advent devotional will refresh your faith, reactivate your wonder, and restore your joy. With stories of simple Christmases past, inspiration from Scripture, and pearls of wisdom from beloved author Sheila Walsh, The Gifts of Christmas offers you grace, peace, hope, and a sense of expectation for what truly can be the most wonderful time of the year.
Sheila Walsh is an author, Bible teacher, and television host who has spoken to over 6 million people around the world. She hosts several shows, including Praise and Better Together, on TBN, America's most-watched faith and family channel. Sheila's books have sold nearly 6 million copies and include bestsellers like “It's Okay Not to Be Okay” and “Praying Women”, as well as “Holding On When You Want to Let Go”. Originally from Scotland, Sheila lives in Texas with her husband, Barry, and their crazy little dog, Maggie. Their son, Christian, is in graduate school.
http://sheilawalsh.com
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Friday, December 19th, 2025
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Donna VanLiere
Donna VanLiere is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and gifted conference speaker. She has published ten titles including The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing, both of which were adapted into movies (starring Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams-Perry and Neil Patrick Harris) and garnered big ratings for CBS. Donna's latest book, The Christmas Journey (October 2010) is a retelling of the story of the Nativity told through Donna's signature voice and accompanied by moving and beautifully rendered watercolor illustrations throughout.
www.donnavanliere.com
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