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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
Posted in 2020, Bible/literary themes, elements, Christmas themed, Devotionals, most recent posts, poetry, spiritual survival, spiritual transformation
Tagged Attacus, Christmas, comfort at death of child, comfort at tragic death of child, comfort for Colorado, comfort for Newtown grief, devotional for death of a loved one, encouragement after loss of a loved one, hope, hope for Newtown families, hope in despair, hope in grief, John chapter 1, Nabokov's story Christmas, new life in Christ, sympathy for Colorado, Vladimir Nabokov
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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
Posted in 2020, Bible/literary themes, elements, Christmas themed, Devotionals, most recent posts, poetry, spiritual survival, spiritual transformation
Tagged Attacus, Christmas, comfort at death of child, comfort at tragic death of child, comfort for Colorado, comfort for Newtown grief, devotional for death of a loved one, encouragement after loss of a loved one, hope, hope for Newtown families, hope in despair, hope in grief, John chapter 1, Nabokov's story Christmas, new life in Christ, sympathy for Colorado, Vladimir Nabokov
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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
Posted in Bible/literary themes, elements, Christmas themed, Devotionals, most recent posts, poetry, spiritual survival, spiritual transformation
Tagged Attacus, Christmas, comfort at death of child, comfort at tragic death of child, comfort for Colorado, comfort for Newtown grief, devotional for death of a loved one, encouragement after loss of a loved one, hope, hope for Newtown families, hope in despair, hope in grief, John chapter 1, Nabokov's story Christmas, new life in Christ, sympathy for Colorado, Vladimir Nabokov
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From Russia with Hope–a Nabokov Christmas Gift (redux)
I have noticed of late more than the usual amount of “views” to my blog from Russia. God bless viewers from that corner of the world. Should you (or any other viewer) be in particular need this Christmas season of … Continue reading
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
Posted in Bible/literary themes, elements, Christmas themed, Devotionals, most recent posts, spiritual survival, spiritual transformation
Tagged Attacus, Christmas, comfort at death of child, comfort at tragic death of child, comfort for Colorado, comfort for Newtown grief, devotional for death of a loved one, encouragement after loss of a loved one, hope, hope for Newtown families, hope in despair, hope in grief, John chapter 1, Nabokov's story Christmas, sympathy for Colorado, Vladimir Nabokov
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On the Nabokov “Christmas” Story. In July. Again…
I have decided to offer my post based on the Vladimir Nabokov short story “Christmas” (which I have featured, now, three times since 2012 for various reasons) as an annual “Christmas in July” tradition. It epitomizes to me the ever-present … Continue reading →