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The Nearness of God
September 7, 2023
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You may be facing some frightening obstacles today and feel like you want to stay in bed. If this describes you, you need God’s courage. Know that you can get through the day because courage is not the absence of fear, it is the abundance of faith, and faith always comes when you’re close to Jesus.
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Joy to the World Christmas Card
This year Joni’s new Christmas cards will bring the joy of the season to your friends and family members. Featuring Joni’s “Joy to the World” artwork, these festive cards invite you into the first heavenly celebration of Christ’s birth—the moment when angels burst through the sky, announcing tidings of great joy.
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Joy to the World Christmas Card
This year Joni’s new Christmas cards will bring the joy of the season to your friends and family members. Featuring Joni’s “Joy to the World” artwork, these festive cards invite you into the first heavenly celebration of Christ’s birth—the moment when angels burst through the sky, announcing tidings of great joy.