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Another Christmas re-gift, 2022: Once Again to Nabokov

  Phyllis Beveridge Nissila 2012…2022  This post first appeared back in 2012, and has been featured several times since, each time for a new reason [and a more fearful season]  in an old story of evil versus good, fear versus … Continue reading

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Another Christmas re-gift: Once Again to Nabokov

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila 2020 This post first appeared back in 2012, and has been featured several times since, each time for a new reason in an old story of evil versus good, fear versus hope, bondage versus freedom, despair versus … Continue reading

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Best of Holiday Posts–“From Russia with Hope: Christmas in July” (2012) and a Verse (2019)

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila This post first appeared as a “Christmas in July” feature in 2012. The short story “Christmas” by Russian author Vladimir Nabokov is a little literary gem that for me addresses the temptation to despair when grief overshadows … Continue reading

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Christmas 1953 (snap, crackle, sssssssssss)

Phyllis Nissila My brothers and sisters and I were sharing (now funny) Christmas stories from our childhood. There were a few memories around that old lead-based tinsel we used to throw on the tree and sometimes munch on when Mom … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas! A Gift of Encouragement for You

Phyllis Nissila In these days of uncertainty I often hear the famous “Psalm for hard times,” number 91, referenced, taught, and used as a reminder to God’s people of His provision in all circumstances. The series of devotionals I just … Continue reading

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The Gift

Phyllis Nissila Today will no doubt be a day the little boy will remember the rest of his life. Christmas is close. He is in the mall early this morning with Mom and baby sister and there, rounding the corner, … Continue reading

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From Russia with Hope: Christmas in July (Devotional)

Phyllis Nissila UPDATE, JULY 21ST 2012: In light of the Friday, July 20th tragedy at the movie theater in Colorado, I pray this devotional will be of some comfort to those who find it. And my sincerest sympathy and prayers … Continue reading

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