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Nearness
Featuring Sr. Miriam James Heidland
December 12, 2021 | 16 min.
Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, explains that drawing near to Jesus during Advent provides peace and comfort in times of sorrow and distress, and offers us a glimpse of the Lord's goodness which comes with the joy of Christmas day.
Nearness
“Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.”
James 4:8
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