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‘I dread there ever being a day where giving is not at the heart of Christmas’
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Hope Bonarcher2024-12-23T07:00:00
‘If you’re tempted to stave off giving this Christmas season because of anxiety, financial stress, or even the humbug feeling from the world that says “what does it matter, it’s all just about spending money,” remember; giving is just as much for the giver as for the one who receives,’ says Hope Bonarcher.
Ever since I became a believer, Christmas has brought me a wonderful warm and fuzzy feeling. It’s not because I’m a mother to young children or the coziness of woollen sweaters or the twinkling fairy lights. It’s because Christmas, to me, has become absolutely synonymous with the free gift of salvation Jesus purchased us.
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