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FOCUSING ON THE CHRIST CHILD with the O Antiphons

December 18, 2022 By Sarah Christmyer 1 Comment

Having recently lost someone dear to me has shifted my focus to beyond the grave, where I imagine him filled with the peace and joy he longed for. It increases my own longing for heaven, too, although I hope to stick around for a good long time! Thankfully we don’t have to wait for eternity, […]

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THANKSGIVING PSALMS: Drowning grief in gratitude

November 23, 2022 By Sarah Christmyer 9 Comments

Thanksgiving Day rolls around regardless of events, and some years it’s easier to get in the spirit than others. This is one of the hard ones. Mark died just four weeks ago, and there’s been barely time to grieve. I am prepared to give thanks for his life; for 35 years of marriage and all […]

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RETURN: GOD IS CALLING YOU!

February 27, 2022 By Sarah Christmyer Leave a Comment

Ash Wednesday ashes on forehead with "Return" in large type

“Even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart…” (Joel 2:12) “Return.” The whole idea behind “returning” somewhere is that you go back to where you were before. And in the case of returning to God, even if you have never loved or followed him, he has always loved you. Before you […]

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C.R.O.S.S.—the 2nd “S” is for “Salvation”

October 30, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer 2 Comments

“Cross” is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible. C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One nation, Separation, Salvation. The story of the Bible is our story, too, and each of these stages helps us get the “big picture” of our life in Christ. The series […]

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C.R.O.S.S.—the 1st “S” is for “Separation”

October 23, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer Leave a Comment

How did Israel end up scattered in exile? What happened to the promises of God? And what difference does this make to me? “Cross” is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible. C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One nation, Separation, Salvation. The story of the […]

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10 WAYS TO KEEP THE WORD IN YOUR HEART

October 16, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer 4 Comments

“Blessed indeed is the man … Whose delight is the law of the LORD, And who ponders his law day and night” (Psalm 1:1,2) In other words: You will be truly happy, and you will flourish even when times get tough, if you spend 24/7 filling yourself with God’s word, thinking about what it means, […]

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C.R.O.S.S.—”O” is for “One nation”

October 16, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer Leave a Comment

God didn’t just set Israel free from Egypt, he freed them for a life with him. He does the same for us! “Cross” is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible.  C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One nation, Separation, Salvation. The story of the Bible is our story, too, and each of […]

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C.R.O.S.S.—”R” is for “Redemption”

October 1, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t want to be free? If your life is not your own … look to the God who freed Egypt from slavery in Egypt, as recalled in this post. “Cross” is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible.  C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One […]

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C.R.O.S.S.—“C” is for “Creation”

September 22, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer 1 Comment

“Cross” is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible.  C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One nation, Separation, Salvation. The story of the Bible is our story, too, and each of these stages helps us get the “big picture” of our life in Christ. Read the […]

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The CROSS Tells the Story of the Bible

September 15, 2021 By Sarah Christmyer 3 Comments

“Cross” is a short word of only five letters, but break it apart and it contains the whole story of the Bible.  C.R.O.S.S.—Creation, Redemption, One nation, Separation, Salvation. The story of the Bible is our story, too, and each of these stages helps us get the “big picture” of our life in Christ. (First in […]

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Sarah Christmyer writes and speaks about Scripture and the Catholic faith with the goal of helping people meet Jesus in his Word. “The Bible isn’t just a book about God or instructions for a good life; it’s a place to meet God and be changed by him,” she says. Her love of Scripture fuels her writing of Bible studies and related books; her teaching of Philadelphia seminarians; her speaking at conferences and retreats; and writing for blogs such as this one. “Come Into the Word” draws people into the Bible and encourages and equips them to explore it on their own.

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