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Advent Inspiration For Your Christmas Season
To me, Christmas is the second most important holiday season on the calendar, next only to Easter… and Easter couldn’t have happened without Christmas. This post was created to be some Advent inspiration for your Christmas season.
Birthdays during the Christmas Season
In my family, we have three birthdays that take place during the month of December. Over the years, we’ve not always been able to get together to celebrate them on the exact day of their births but we honour their lives just the same.
The reality of this makes me totally fine with using December 25th, or January 7th if you’re an Orthodox Christian, to celebrate the birth of Jesus, even though He really was a Fall baby .
Taking a whole season to reflect on why Jesus left heaven to come to earth and become our Emmanuel, “God with us” should make you feel so loved. Pondering on the fact that Jesus gave up the comforts of heaven for you should be the inspiration you need to celebrate.
You’re that important to God!
Celebrating Jesus Birthday
To provide you with some Advent inspiration for your Christmas season, I’ve compiled a post full of Christmas-themed, Advent-inspired resources to help you celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Each year, this post will be updated with more festive finds and Quick Links to help you maneuver through them. There are:
~Christmas themed Blog Posts
~Christmas themed Soul H2O Devotions,
~Christmas themed Messages,
~Christmas themed Recipes
~Christmas themed Soul H2O Podcast Episodes
~Christmas themed Scripture Graphics (Downloadable)
~Christmas themed Spotify Playlist #musicpic Songs
~Christmas themed Books
~Christmas themed Holiday Sales (little gifts from me to you)
I hope the resources listed refresh your soul, put your heart in the right Christmas spirit, and fill you to OVERflowing!
Merry Christmas,
Sherry
xoxo
PS:
Follow along on the blog, the show, on social media, and through your emails, to get more Christmas inspiration.

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ADVENT INSPIRATION FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SEASON

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Blog Posts

Soul H2O Devotions

Christmas Messages

Christmas Recipes

Podcast Episodes

Christmas Sales

Scripture Graphics

Christmas Videos

Christmas Music

Christmas Books

Christmas Sales

Here’s a link to our online shop with tons of Christmas Sales on!

STAHL'S ONLINE STORE

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Christmas Themed Posts

Soul H2O Devotions and blog posts will be added each year as I write more Christmas Themed posts.

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Christmas Soul H2O Devotions

Last December, I ran an Advent Series all over on: the Soul H2O Radio & Podcast Show, through the Soul H2O Devotions, and on Instagram Lives. I focussed on all the aspect of Advent and learned a lot! I didn’t grow up in a tradition that celebrated Advent so, it was super insightful and gave new depth to some of our Christmas traditions and why we do them.
Learn about the Advent Candle themes of Hope, Love, Joy, Peace, and Christ to put your heart in the right Christmas spirit!
Soul H2O Devotions/Posts: What’s The Right Way To Celebrate Advent, Hope, Love, Joy, Peace, Advent Inspiration For Your Christmas Season

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THE CHRISTMAS STORY TIMELINE

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What Are You Asking For This Christmas?

What's The Right Way To Celebrate Advent?

What's love got to do with it?

Why The Gospel Is Good News That Brings Joy

Peace… Lost in Translation

You Best Christmas Gift

How To Face An Imperfect, Change-Charged Christmas

Immanuel--Astounding Christmas

How They Missed The Christ in CHRISTmas!

Christmas-Wonderful and Woeful

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Celebrating Christmas with Kevin Pauls and Seeing Dreams Fulfilled

Go Tell It...In Your Living Room

Joy to The World

Christmas Giving

God of The Living

How Will This Be?

Looking For The Wrong Messiah

Celebrating The Christmas Women | A Middle-Aged Woman

Celebrating The Women Of The Christmas Story - The Teenager

Celebrating The Women of The Christmas Story - The Senior Citizen

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Christmas Messages

Hungry in Turkana

Twas The Night Before Christmas… {Sherry’s Sermon Notes Series}

Merry Christmas 2015!

Christmas Message 2016

My Christmas Message For You

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Christmas Recipes

Christmas Veggie Recipe

Grandma's Christmas Cookies

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Christmas Themed Soul H2O Podcast Episodes

Soul H2O Radio & Podcast Episodes will be added each year as I record more Christmas Themed Shows.

Last December, I ran an Advent Series all over on: the Soul H2O Radio & Podcast Show, through the Soul H2O Devotions, and on Instagram Lives. I focussed on all the aspect of Advent and learned a lot! I didn’t grow up in a tradition that celebrated Advent so, it was super insightful and gave new depth to some of our Christmas traditions and why we do them.
Learn about the Advent Candle themes of Hope, Love, Joy, Peace, and Christ to put your heart in the right Christmas spirit!

Episode #88. Advent Series: Hope For The Holidays

Episode #89. Advent Series: Love For The Holidays

Episode #90. Advent Series: Joy For The Holidays

Episode #91. Advent Series: Peace For The Holidays

Episode #92 Chirst Is Saviour of The World -Brooke Nicholls

Episode #14. Life Is A Journey To Your Destiny

Episode #15. The Spirit of Christmas

Episode #16. People of the Plan

Episode #48. Brave Christmas & Christian Women -Part 1 Cheryl Nembhard

Episode #49. The Brave Teen Mom & Brave Single Moms With Peggy Sue Wells

Episode #50. The Brave Senior Citizen & Brave Cyndi Desjardins Wilkens

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Christmas Scripture Graphics

You can download these graphics easily.
To your phone: Touch the graphic with one finger and hold, save to photos.
To your computer: Right-Click on graphic and select save as picture

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Christmas Videos

Instagram Videos

Last December, I ran an Advent Series all over on Instagram Lives. Learn about the Advent Candle themes of Hope, Love, Joy, Peace, and Christ to put your heart in the right Christmas spirit!
Instagram Lives: HOPE, LOVE, JOY, JESUS

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YouTube Videos

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Christmas #musicpic Songs

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Soul H2O Spotify Playlist: Online

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Christmas #paperbackpic Books

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The Fight For Peace Of Mind
This week Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held all over Canada as our American friends honor Veteran’s Day. We live in some of the most peaceful places on the planet, but it didn’t just happen. Soldiers had to fight for us to experience the freedom that brings peace, much like you have to fight for peace of mind.

Soul H2O Devotion

The Fight For Peace Of Mind
A peaceful mind doesn’t just mysteriously happen, it will only be attained if you fight for it. Thankfully this conflict isn’t fought on the battlefield of combat but combatted in the battlefield of your mind.
I really think Philippians 4:6-8 is a great template for learning how to conquer in the battle for a peaceful mind, so let me remind you of what Paul said in Philippians 4:6-8.
Don’t be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
If you want peace in your life, you have to fight for peace in your mind first, before you deal with your problems.
The first way to peace in your mind is to not worry about anything
I bet you’re thinking, Seriously??? How can I do that? It’s unrealistic…If Paul was in my shoes, he’d worry…
I just wonder, if it make any difference when I tell you that Paul was in prison when he wrote these verses? If you compare all of Paul’s writings, I think you’ll see how the book of Philippians, over the others, exudes joy, and he wrote it from a place of wrongful imprisonment.
So, how do you not worry about anything???
Follow the second way to peace in your mind – pray about everything!
Turn fear into faith by disciplining your mind to pray, every time you worry.
When you start to feel afraid your kids are going to get hurt riding their bikes, driving the car or dating that guy…Pray… Lord, I thank you for protecting my children.
When you’re afraid of losing your job… Pray… Lord I thank you that this company is not my provider, You are. I look forward to seeing how you’ll provide for my needs.
If you’re afraid of your marriage falling apart… Pray… Lord I bring my marriage to You right now. Fill us with a deep love for each other that will stand the tests of time.
Turn fear and anxiety into catalysts for prayer.
My theory is that the devil will clue in and realize he’s bringing on good things by causing you to fear and eventually he’ll give up… maybe??? Ya, as if!
The third and last way to peace in your mind is to think on good things
And what is gooder than God? Nothing.
Put some worship music on, throw your hands up in the air and begin praising God. It won’t be long until your burdens are lifted, anxiety alleviated, and your heart healed. Then you’ll be in your right mind to deal with your problems.
Does God’s peace make sense?
Not at all, it transcends Understanding and goes beyond human understanding
• Don’t worry about anything
• Pray about everything
• Focus Your Thoughts on God.
Then, tackle your problems.
Rinse and Repeat.
The fight for peace of mind is just that simple.

Prayer

Father… Thank you for giving me the mind of Christ with the ability to control my thoughts. I’m so grateful you provided a plan for peace of mind in your word. Please help me to not be anxious, pray more and think on Your goodness to keep the peace. In Jesus Name…Amen

Verses to help fill up your well.

1. Philippians 4:6-8
2. Isaiah 26:3
3. John 16:33
4. John 14:27

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#musicpic SONG:
Peace Be Still by Hope Darst
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsIpGiz3SfQ

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The Peace Project | EP #86

In Fight For Peace, Kay Wyma is back again, talking about her latest book, The Peace Project and how you can experience true peace on the Soul H2O Radio & Podcast show.
You can find today’s Show Notes at http://www.soulh2o.com/86

Splash Online Event

Snakes & Ladders  – Sometimes You’re Up, Sometimes You’re Down from the ‘Child-Like Faith’ Series is our November Online Splash event hosted by Sherry Stahl and the #SoulH2O Team.
Join us in the Soul H₂O  Splash Facebook Group or sign up for Splash emails in the group and see us on Zoom.

Devotions Related to Peace of Mind

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Do you hear from God?

So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.'” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
1 Samuel 3:9

We’re living in a day and age where there are so many competing voices. Each channel on the radio giving different information and filling our minds with conflicting evidence. During the pandemic, our government and health care practitioners have flip-flopped their messages and conflicted with each other many times.

How The World Operates vs. How God Operates

If this is how the world operates, than shouldn’t hearing God be different? You bet your bottom dollar it should be easy! If hearing from God seems confusing then, I think you just need a little teaching to help you tune out the interference and tune in the voice of God… just like Eli was teaching Samuel to do in this passage.

But do YOU hear From God?

So many people think they can’t hear from God, that He doesn’t speak anymore or that it’s just for pastors, preachers or your Sunday School Teacher. Well, I’ve got news for you, if a child like Samuel could learn how to hear the voice of God, than so can you!

I can show you how

To help you learn what Scripture says about God speaking to us and som practical tips to help you Tune out the Interference that blocks you from hearing and Tune in the voice of God, I’ve been studying up a storm and can’t wait to share all that God’s been speaking to me lately. Join us in the Splash for the next two months as we explore Tuning In to God’s Voice.

PRAYER

Father, I’m thankful that you still speak to your people today. You care so much about us. Please help us to remove all that is in our way of hearing from you. Open our spiritual ears to hear Your voice loud and clear and give us the courage to live it out! In Jesus Name, Amen.

Soul H2O Splash Event – Tuning In To God

Do you struggle to hear God’s voice with all the noise?  Join us for a look at Scripture to see how we can silence all the completing voices, to discern what God is saying.

ALL women welcome!

TUNING IN GOD’S VOICE – PART 1
Tuning IN God’s Voice | Tuning OUT the Interference
Bible Study led by Sherry Stahl
May 13, 2021 @ 8pm EST

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Invite a girlfriend and join us for a refreshing Bible Study time led by Sherry and the Soul H2O Team, prayer time with Brenda. Hear all that’s new for Splash and what’s coming in the near future. Join the Soul H2O Splash – Hydrating @ Home Facebook Group to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun!

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Meeting Online through Zoom & Streaming on Facebook Live in the group.
We’re here to help you be confident and fear-less so you don’t crumble under the pressures of life… and have fun!!!

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Bringing Your Soul Into Focus

This devotion was inspired by the Soul H2O Radio & Podcast Episode with Melanie Stevenson, Bringing Your Soul Into Focus. Hope you get refreshed from both Soul H2O media offerings. 🙂

Bringing Your Soul Into Focus

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. ~ 3 John 1:2 NKJV

Eye Examinations

I was first prescribed to wear glasses in Grade 10. Since then, I’ve started going yearly, for an eye exam; you know, that enjoyable experience when an optician or ophthalmologist shines the brightest flashlight known to mankind in your eyes… ya, that one. Then, there’s a part when the doctor swings the phoropter in front of you, a big lens machine and through a series of examples, shows you two different lens prescriptions and you’re supposed to decipher which helps you better read the Snellen Eye Chart. Everywhere, doctors ask their patients, “#1 or #2?”

You Need To Focus

Your answer is the process by which the eye doctor determines your prescription. Doctors keep asking you this question until finally you can see clearly, when everything is brought into focus. It’s interesting with all their years of schooling and expensive instrumentation, the doctors cannot prescribe you the proper lenses if you don’t properly discern which lenses bring your eyesight into focus.

You have to focus, to decipher what brings you focus.

Soul Examinations

You’d be wise to begin regular examinations on your soul, like you do with our eyes. You need to start bringing your soul: your mind, will & emotions into focus, in order to live healthy. If you’re going to live out today’s verse and prosper as your soul prospers… then, you’re going to have to direct your focus on your soul in order to experience soul health that leads to health in all areas of your life.

Bring your soul into focus, as clear as an eye-exam and make it healthy!

Prayer

Father… I ask that you would help guide me in the process of bringing my soul into focus. It doesn’t come naturally but I know Your Word is telling me I can and even prosper in it! I thank you for giving me the ability to prosper in health of my body, soul and spirit! In Jesus Name…Amen

Do you struggle to bring your soul into health?

Yesterday’s Soul H2O Splash Online Event with Melanie Stevenson and I took the message of BRINGING YOUR SOUL INTO FOCUS one step farther with 10 TIPS TO HELP BRING YOUR SOUL INTO FOCUS… You can watch if you are a member of the Soul H2O Splash Private Facebook Group.

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1. 3 John 1:2
2. 1 Samuel 16:7
3. Luke 16:15
4. 2 Peter 1:3
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