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E N C O U R AG I N G & I N F O R M AT I V E

Celebrating The Season

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Look What God Did In 2026

What a year! God opened doors, expanded our reach, strengthened partnerships and gave us new opportunities to serve our community. And you were part of it. EXPANDED OUR REACH Acquired KDJA TV in Bend, OR. theDove extended its coverage in California from the Bay Area down to Bakersfield. Acquired three Willamette Valley, Oregon TV stations: KVDO TV 34 in Albany, KWVT TV 11 in Salem, and KSLM TV 27 in Portland. EXPANDED OUR PROGRAMMING Launched three new theDove-produced television programs and acquired new TV and radio programming, including Jack Hibbs and The Quester. CELEBRATED AN INCREDIBLE HONOR theDove was named the 2026 NRB Station of the Year and featured as Station of the Week on 20 The Countdown Magazine. CONNECTED IN NEW WAYS Relaunched theDove.us website and theDove App. GREW BEHIND THE SCENES Introduced the Studio Insider to share stories, people and ministry happening every day, and installed a new lighting grid above the studio kitchen. SERVED ALONGSIDE OUR COMMUNITY Partnered with Youth 71Five for the Legacy Luncheon, supported numerous ministry events, hosted the 12th Ministry Appreciation Luncheon, and welcomed Sparrow Clubs families for Cookies with Santa.

And God Isn’t Finished Yet

After 16 years of praying and waiting, another remarkable door has opened. theDove has been authorized to build KDSO TV 24, a full-power Southern Oregon television station that can open the way to expanded satellite and cable distribution.

KDSO TV 24 | $285,000 GOAL | TARGET: FEBRUARY

As you consider your year-end giving, would you prayerfully consider helping us take this next step? Every new home we reach is another opportunity for someone to encounter biblical truth, encouragement and hope.

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Look What God Did in 2026 .........................................................................................................2 Mornings On theDove..........................................................................................................................4 From Perry’s Pen.......................................................................................................................................5 The Ancient Church................................................................................................................................6 Marketing Minute ....................................................................................................................................7 Focus Today...................................................................................................................................................8 Sales Scoop ..................................................................................................................................................9 Staff Spotlight .............................................................................................................................................10 Holiday Season Is Here Calendar.............................................................................................11 theDove TV Stations..............................................................................................................................12 My Year In Gratitude..............................................................................................................................13 Ministries On The Move......................................................................................................................14 Fun Facts / Did You Know?..............................................................................................................15 Christmas Around theDove.............................................................................................................16 theDove TV Program Schedule...................................................................................................18 theDove Radio.............................................................................................................................................20 theDove Radio Schedule...................................................................................................................21 The Christmas Story Quiz.................................................................................................................22 Christmas Traditions..............................................................................................................................23 Watch. Listen. Read Anywhere....................................................................................................24 The Word For You Today....................................................................................................................26 25 Days Of Christmas Hope...........................................................................................................27 A Little Christmas Fun..........................................................................................................................28 Ways to Bless Someone.....................................................................................................................29 Word Search..................................................................................................................................................30 Season To Begin........................................................................................................................................31 Crossword Puzzle.....................................................................................................................................32 Moments Of Reflection........................................................................................................................33 theDove Oregon TV / Radio Station List.............................................................................34 Dutch Apple Pie Recipe......................................................................................................................34 Puzzle Answers...........................................................................................................................................35

“I absolutely love theDove. I listen every morning from Alabama.” – Karen, Dothan, AL

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Weekdays at 6am, 7am and 9am How You Can Partner With theDove - Ways to Give:

Give From Your Heart – Loyal partners who support theDove by giving monthly or making a special gift. Workplace Giving – Designate theDove as your charity of choice through payroll deductions or workplace benefits programs. Memorial & Tribute Gifts – Honor the remarkable people in your life with a gift in their name. Perfect for occasions such as memorials, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, Mother’s and Father’s Day, or to recognize military and civil service. Planned Giving Legacy – Leave a lasting impact by aligning your personal, financial, and estate planning goals with a charitable gift. Options include a Charitable IRA, Gift Annuity, or a gift through your will. Gifts of Stock – Support theDove by transferring shares of stocks, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds. Thank you for partnering with theDove to bring hope and inspiration to viewers everywhere. /4/

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From Perry’s Pen The Lord Is My Shepherd ................................................... “I have been found by those who did not seek me...” —Isaiah 65:1

Dear Dove Friend, These words appear in both the Old and New Testaments, and they have become one of the cornerstone scriptures of theDove. We hold them close, because they describe so beautifully what we see happen again and again. We believe that only God can match what’s on theDove with what a person needs at exactly the right moment. Some folks might call it a coincidence. We like to call it a divine appointment. People tune in to theDove who weren’t even looking for Jesus and end up feeling his love. Maybe that was your story, too. Perhaps you happened to tune in at just the right time and heard the answer to a hard question in life, or a promise that felt meant just for you, or a song that touched your soul deeply. That is why God has used theDove the way he has all these years, and we are so thankful to be part of it. It’s hard to believe, but Peggy and I have just begun our 44th year of overseeing theDove! It feels like only yesterday that we were a daytime-only AM radio station serving the Rogue Valley. Today, theDove is a network of 14 radio outlets and 26 television outlets, reaching over 17 million households throughout the Pacific Northwest and streaming around the world. God has been so faithful. As we approach the end of 2026, after 16 years, we have the wonderful chance to bring theDove TV to satellite. Would you prayerfully consider a year-end gift today to help make it happen? Our budget for this is $285,000. Please give only as the Lord leads you. May the grace of Thanksgiving and the joy of Christmas be a special blessing to you. Every blessing,

Perry Atkinson President/CEO theDove Media, Inc.

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Join Polina On theDOVE TV As she explores the Ancient Church, the roots of Christian faith, while uncovering the history, traditions and beliefs that shaped the early Church.

SUNDAYS 2:00pm and 6:00pm WEDNESDAYS 8:30pm

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Marketing Minute Hello, Wonderful People ...................................................... As we move from autumn into the Christmas season, I am reminded of how much we have to be thankful for: our faithful supporters, the people who serve our communities, and the opportunities God gives us to share His hope. This year has brought exciting opportunities to reach more families. Acquiring KDJA expanded theDove’s television presence in Central Oregon. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring Christ-centered programming, encouragement, and meaningful conversations into more homes. October brought us together for our Legacy Luncheon to connect, celebrate what God is doing through theDove, and reflect on the lasting impact of faithful generosity. Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported the ministry we celebrated together. November invites us to pause with gratitude. Through theDove’s Appreciation Luncheon, we have the privilege of honoring ministry workers whose prayers, compassion, and faithful service bless our communities. As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope you’ll thank someone whose kindness or service has touched your life. In December, we look forward to hosting Sparrow Club’s Cookies with Santa: a joyful opportunity to welcome families and share Christmas cheer. Amid the festivities, we also make room to celebrate the heart of Christmas: the birth of Jesus, God’s precious gift of love and hope. We’ve tucked some extra holiday goodness into this keepsake issue: from staff Christmas memories and traditions worth keeping to a gratitude page, Christmas fun, and 25 Days of Christmas Hope. Enjoy these pages, share them with someone you love, and return to them throughout the season. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support. You help theDove share the message that Hope Has a Voice. With gratitude, Melinda Robertson

Director of Marketing & Development theDove Media, Inc.

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Sales Scoop The Season of Gratitude and Your Greatest Opportunity

There’s something sacred about this time of year. You can feel it. The air shifts, the pace quickens, and the holiday season arrives, bringing a spirit of generosity, reflection, and hope. It’s rooted in something far greater than a sales calendar or a register. When we make room for that hope, it changes how we see our lives, our work, and the people around us. At the heart of it all is the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ. The One whose arrival we celebrate at Christmas is the reason gratitude can be a daily way of life. “Give thanks in all circumstances.” -1 Thessalonians 5:18 At theDove, our business sponsors have a unique opportunity to connect with customers while supporting a ministry that shares biblical truth, encouragement, and hope. Their advertising helps introduce people to their businesses and helps keep Christ-centered programming available to the communities we serve. We are grateful for these partnerships and the people behind them. Each business brings its own story, purpose, and commitment to serving others. It is a privilege to help share those stories through theDove. We’re also delighted to welcome Rob Diaz to our sales team! Rob joins us in helping businesses explore advertising opportunities that fit their goals while supporting the mission of theDove. We look forward to introducing him to our business partners and building new relationships together. As you reflect on the blessings of this season and the impact your business can make, would you prayerfully consider becoming a business partner with theDove? Call our sales department today. Rob and I would love to learn about your business and explore how we can work together to give hope a voice.

Tammy Cordonier

General Partnership & Sales Manager theDove Media, Inc.

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Staff Spotlight Dannal Newman | TV Manager/Traffic 1

What’s your favorite part about working at theDove and what keeps you excited about coming to work? My favorite thing is hearing about how theDove is working in the lives of our viewers and listeners. Knowing that God is directly using our work to change lives and reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the fuel that gets my workday started every day.

2 What’s something you do at theDove that most people would never

guess is part of your job? I’m a bit of a night owl, and I think most people would be surprised to learn that I am usually at my computer (at home) until midnight or 1 am, getting the TV playlists set up for the next day.

3 What’s something you absolutely LOVE… and something you absolutely

cannot stand? I absolutely love fall weather. When the trees start to explode with color and the air gets a little chill. It’s time to start warming up with chili and soup and having a mug of something steamy and hot. I don’t know if you figured it out yet… I cannot stand really hot summer weather.

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What’s something you’re really good at that has nothing to do with your job? I’ve loved making up stories since I was probably about twelve years old—I was really inspired by my eighth-grade English teacher who used to write his own short stories. I’ve published a few thriller novels and am working on a new cozy mystery series, set in Tokyo.

If you could have dinner with any three people - past or present - who would be at the table? I think a dinner with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Robert Louis Stevenson would make for an enlightening and memorable evening.

You unexpectedly get a completely free Saturday. No chores, no obligations. What are you doing? I would love to say I would be putting the top down in my convertible and taking an adventurous drive up the coast to see where the road takes me, but it’s more likely that I’ll be in my kitchen baking cookies or cinnamon rolls, and then having my cat, Smalls, fall asleep with her head on my arm, forcing me to take a nap beside her. I know, I sound like a character from a cozy mystery!

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November and December: A season to give thanks, gather with loved ones, and celebrate the birth of Jesus - the heart of our Christmas hope. November 11 Veterans Day November 26 Thanksgiving Day November 29 First Sunday of Advent December 4 Hanukkah begins at sunset December 6 Second Sunday of Advent December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 10 Human Rights Day December 12 Hanukkah ends at nightfall December 13 Third Sunday of Advent December 15 Bill of Rights Day December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22 Forefathers’ Day December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Day December 26 Boxing Day December 31 New Year’s Eve

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…” – Romans 15:13

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New TV Stations Throughout California

More Ways to Watch theDove TV

Now over 17 million homes can watch theDove. Below are some of the new stations being added to our line up television stations, cable and satellite providers. Bakersfield/Fresno Channel 49 Chico Channel 11 Chico Channel 21 Cloverdale Channel 8.2 Colusa Channel 16 Cotati Channel 15.6 Fort Bragg Channel 6 Fresno Channel 27 Fresno Comcast / Xfinity Cable Channel 27 & 1027 Fresno Area DirecTV Channel 27 Fresno Area Dish TV Channel 27 Monterey Channel 17 Morgan Hill and Gilroy Charter/Spectrum Channel 30 Petaluma Channel 15.6 Porterville Charter Cable Channel 11 Redding Channel 23 Redding Channel 26 Sacramento Channel 16 Sacramento Channel 44.4 Sacramento Area Comcast Channels 16, 716 & 1016 Sacramento Area DirecTV Channel 16 Sacramento Area Dish TV Channel 16 Sacramento Area Wave / Astound Cable Channel 16 Sacramento Area Charter Cable Channel 49 Salinas Channel 3 San Francisco Direct TV Channel 6 San Francisco Dish TV Channel 6 San Francisco Channel 17 San Francisco Channel 15.6 San Francisco Bay Area Wave/Astound Cable Channel 81 San Francisco Bay Area U-Verse Channels 12 & 1012 San Francisco Bay Area Comcast Channels 29 & 1035 San Jose Channel 16 Scan this Code Santa Rosa Channel 15.6 to View our Santa Rosa Channel 27 TV Listings Guides Tulare / Fresno Channel 27 Yuba City Channel 15 Check your local cable and satellite channel guide for additional listings.

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“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” - Psalm 107:1 NIV

Before the Thanksgiving meal is served and the Christmas calendar fills up, take a quiet moment to look back. Some blessings arrive with celebration. Others come quietly: a friend who checks in, strength for a difficult day, a prayer answered in an unexpected way. We may not call every part of this year good, but we can remember where we experienced God’s goodness along the way. Gratitude doesn’t require a perfect year. It invites us to notice what we might otherwise overlook.

Five things I’m thankful for this year: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Someone I’m thankful God put in my life: __________________________________________________________ An answered prayer I don’t want to forget: __________________________________________________________ Something difficult through which God helped me grow: __________________________________________________________ A blessing I almost overlooked: __________________________________________________________

Let Your Gratitude Become Encouragement

Choose one person you named above. Tell them why you’re thankful for them. Make a call, send a handwritten note, or share a few words across the table. They may need that encouragement more than you know.

Happy Thanksgiving from theDove

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Fun Facts / Did you Know? Thanksgiving The woman who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb” also helped shape our Thanksgiving tradition! Writer and editor Sarah Josepha Hale spent years advocating for a national Thanksgiving observance. Her letter to President Abraham Lincoln helped persuade him to proclaim a National Day of Thanksgiving and praise in November 1863. Did You Know... Reindeer come equipped with their own winter insulation. Their coats include hollow outer hairs that trap air and help keep them warm. That trapped air also adds buoyancy when they swim. A winter coat that doubles as a flotation aid is quite a clever design. Now that’s a winter coat worth having!

Joke: What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes!

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Favorite traditions, treasured memories, and a little holiday cheer. Christmas looks a little different in every theDove home! From homemade dolmas to a family baking championship, here is how our team makes the season their own.

Perry & Peggy Dolmas & Candlelight

Making our traditional dolmas at Christmas and attending a candlelight service on Christmas Eve. Our must-watch movie is The Preacher’s Wife

Polina Leiser Twice the Christmas Cheer

We celebrate on December 25 and again on January 7, following the old calendar. Our Christmas tree stays up well into January!

Ryan, Melinda & Family Let the Baking Championship Begin!

Daily countdown videos, gingerbread houses, and Ryan reading The Night Before Christmas make the season special. We also hold our own Holiday Dessert Baking Championship!

Tammy Cordonier Pinecones, Paint & Christmas Magic

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Dan Camden One More Showing of A Christmas Story

Every year, my family watches A Christmas Story. No matter how many times we have seen it, we watch it at least once every Christmas season!

Renee LeClair Made by Hand, Given from the Heart

We draw names at Thanksgiving for a secret homemade gift exchange, spending no more than $20 on supplies. Something made especially for you always feels extra special.

Alice Ward Pass the Appetizers!

Our Christmas appetizer feast means favorite snacks and desserts without hours in the kitchen. We thank God for His blessings and dig in!

Josh Droullard Making Christmas Brighter for Kids Our Foster the Love toy drive provides more than 600 gifts for children in care. Our home fills with gifts, and it has been our joy to do this for 10 years. An appetizer feast? Christmas twice? A dessert championship? Which tradition would you try?

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Turn Up the Hope... Stay for the Encouragement!

When life feels loud, you need a voice that lifts you higher. theDove

Radio brings you encouraging Bible teaching, news, inspiring stories, and worship that reminds you God is closer than you think. It’s the kind of encouragement that meets you right where you are- whether you’re getting ready for the day, driving across town, or winding down at night. Stay anchored. Stay inspired. Stay connected to the One who holds it all. Listen anytime at theDove.us or on theDove App.

Hope you can hear... Light for your day. “Thank you for your on-going mission to spread hope and encouragement (and humor) every day. I am very blessed to listen to theDove Radio (94.9) every time I have the chance. God bless you!” – Benjamin, Prineville, OR

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MONDAY - FRIDAY 6am: Mornings on theDove 7am: Mornings on theDove 8am: Focus Today with Perry Atkinson 9am: Focus on the Family 9:30am: Insight For Living Chuck Swindoll 10am: Turning Point David Jeremiah 10:30am: In Touch Dr. Charles Stanley 11am: Family Life Today 11:30am: Willing Heart Rick Booye 12 Noon: Special Guest Teachers 12:30pm: A New Beginning Greg Laurie 1pm: theDove Music 2pm-4pm: In The Market with Janet Parshall

4pm-6pm: theDove Music 6pm: Pathway to Victory Dr. Robert Jeffress 6:30pm: Focus on the Family 7pm: Family Talk 7:30pm: Willing Heart Rick Booye 8pm: Turning Point Dr. David Jeremiah 8:30pm Insight For Living Chuck Swindoll 9pm: In Touch Dr. Charles Stanley 9:30pm: Renewing Your Mind 10pm-12am: In The Market with Janet Parshall 12am-5am: Rebroadcast of certain teaching programs

SATURDAY 6am-9:30am: theDove Music 9:30am: Washington Watch 10am-12pm: 20 The Countdown Magazine 12pm-4pm: theDove Music 4pm: Refresh with Greg Laurie

5pm: The Dacus Report 5:30pm: Hope That Matters 6pm-8pm: 20 The Countdown Magazine 8pm-7am: theDove Music

SUNDAY 7am: Willing Heart 7:30am: Insight For Living 8am: Real Life with Jack Hibbs 8:30am: theDove Music 9am: Willing Heart 9:30am: Lasting Hope with Greg Spires 10am: Light After Darkness

10:30am: Insight For Living 11am: Moody Church Hour 12pm-6:30pm: theDove Music 6:30pm: Real Life with Jack Hibbs 7pm: Moody Church Hour 8pm: River of Life 9pm–12am: theDove Music

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We have heard the Christmas story through Scripture, songs, and traditions. But which details appear in the biblical account? Try these eight questions. How many wise men does Matthew say visited Jesus? A. Three B. Twelve C. He doesn’t give a number Where does Matthew say the wise men found Jesus? A. In a house B. In the temple C. Beside the manger Which Roman emperor ordered the census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem? A. Nero B. Caesar Augustus C. Tiberius What sign did the angel give the shepherds to help them recogzine the baby? A. A star above a doorway B. A crown beside His bed C. A baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger Which animal does Luke specifically say Mary rode to Bethlehem? A. A donkey B. A camel C. He does not mention an animal What did the wise men do after being warned in a dream? A. Returned home by another route B. Reported back to Herod C. Stayed in Bethlehem Who was six months pregnant when Gabriel was sent to Mary? A. Anna B. Elizabeth C. Luke does not say Which two people welcome Jesus and spoke about Him when Mary and Joseph brought Him to the temple? A. Peter and Andrew B. Zechariahn and Elizabeth C. Simeon and Anna See page 35 for answers

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Some Christmas traditions begin with careful planning. Others happen once and become the thing everyone asks for next year. A familiar recipe, a well-loved ornament, or a family joke can hold more history than we realize. This Christmas, preserve a few of those stories so they can be enjoyed for years to come.

Give an ornament its story

Choose a decoration with special meaning. Write down where it came from, who made it, or why it matters. Tuck the note into its storage box so the story returns each year when the ornament does.

Save the recipe and the memories

Preserve a favorite recipe, including the original handwriting if you have it. Add the cook’s helpful tips and a memory of making it together. A well-used recipe card can hold much more than ingredients.

Label a treasured keepsake

That Christmas quilt, nativity set, or serving platter may have a history only you know. Record who it belonged to and how it became part of your celebration. Store the note with it for whoever treasures it next.

Record a Christmas memory

Ask someone about a memorable gift, a childhood celebration, or a holiday mishap. With their permission, record a short audio or video clip. Their voice and laughter are part of what makes the story worth saving.

Keep a Christmas notebook

Each year, add a few lines about who gathered, what you enjoyed, and something funny someone said. Include a photo or a child’s drawing. Over time, those ordinary details become a collection you’ll love revisiting.

Let the next generation add something

Invite children or grandchildren to suggest a tradition, such as a baking contest, a homemade decoration, or a Christmas breakfast. Give it a try. Their contribution may become everyone’s new favorite.

Leave Room for Change

As families grow and circumstances change, traditions can change, too. Keep what brings you closer, adapt what no longer fits, and welcome something new. The love behind a tradition matters more than doing it exactly the same way.

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Watch. Listen. Read. Anywhere. There are more ways than ever to stay connected to theDove - at home, in the car or wherever your day takes you. Follow these instructions to secure theDove on your device. Visit theDove Website 1. Open your internet browser and go to theDove.us. 2. Select Watch to view theDove TV live or watch programs on demand. 3. Select Listen to hear KDOV Radio, theDove Classics or Hope Radio. 4. Select Read for the latest Studio Insider and The Word for You Today devotional. Download the Free theDove Mobile and TV App 1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your phone or tablet. 2. Search for “theDove Radio & TV.” 3. Select Download or Install. 4. Open the app to watch live television, listen to radio, explore on-demand programs or download content for offline listening. 5. Subscribe and allow notifications to receive the latest updates, program announcements and news from theDove. Apple TV users can also search for “theDove Radio & TV” in the Apple TV App Store. theDove TV App is found on Roku TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Google TV. Watch on YouTube 1. Open the YouTube app or visit YouTube.com. 2. Search for “theDove TV.” 3. Select the official theDove TV channel. 4. Choose Subscribe and turn on the notification bell to hear about new programs and videos. Watch Mornings on theDove LIVE, find full episodes of Focus Today, Season to Shine, The Ancient Church, and Ministries on the Move, check out our playlists and more! Listen to theDove Podcasts Listen while driving, exercising, traveling or working around the house. 1. Open your preferred podcast app, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio or TuneIn. 2. Search for the program title followed by “theDove.” 3. Select Follow or Subscribe to receive new episodes automatically. Start by searching for “Focus Today with Perry Atkinson” and explore other available theDove programs.

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The Word For You Today Daily Strength. Daily Guidance. Daily Inspiration.

Need encouragement for today, and every day? The Word For You Today devotional helps you see God’s timing in your life and inspires you to walk in His plan with confidence.

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One small invitation each day. Begin wherever you are and let these moments bring you closer to God and others. December 1

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Name three blessings. Thank God for each one. Read Isaiah 9:6. Which name of Jesus encourages you today? Call someone you miss. Make time to really listen?

December 4

Leave an encouraging note where someone will find it.

December 5

Give anonymously. Let your gift brighten someone’s day.

December 6

Sit quietly with God for five minutes.

December 7

Read Luke 1:26–38. Bring God something you’re uncertain about.

December 8

Thank someone whose everyday work often goes unnoticed.

December 9

Ask someone older to share a favorite Christmas memory.

December 10

Invite someone who may be alone to join you.

December 11

Pray for a person or family facing a difficult Christmas.

December 12

Play a favorite Christmas hymn. Listen closely to the words.

December 13

Offer specific help: an errand, a meal, or a household task.

Ask a local ministry what it needs. Help if you can. Read Luke 2:1–7. Thank Jesus for coming into our world. Send a gentle note to someone grieving. Remember their loved one.

December 17

Put your phone away during a meal or conversation.

December 18

Tell someone how their support gave you hope.

December 19

Take a quiet walk. Notice the beauty of God’s creation.

December 20

Read Luke 2:8–20. Reflect on the joy of the shepherds.

December 21

Make someone’s day easier. Do one task without being asked.

December 22

Release one unnecessary holiday expectation. Leave room for peace.

December 23

Call or send a greeting to someone far from home.

December 24

Read Luke 2:1–20 aloud. Pause to pray together.

December 25

Read John 1:14. Celebrate Jesus and carry His hope forward.

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Circle your favorites, then compare with someone nearby. Which answer surprises you?

White lights or

colored lights?

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artificial tree?

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hot cider?

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gift bags?

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Christmas morning?

Classic carols or

contemporary Christmas music?

These clues describe familiar carols without using their titles. How many can you name?

An invitation to joyful believers to come to Bethlehem and adore Christ. ___________________ Angels sing above the plains while the mountains echo their joyful song. ___________________ A weary world welcomes a sacred night with rejoicing. ______________________________ A delicate flower blooming in winter’s cold symbolizes the Savior. _______________________ A question about a sleeping baby leads to the answer that He is Christ the King._______________ An ancient plea for the promised Deliverer calls captive Israel to rejoice._____________________

Which Christmas song brings back a person, place, or moment you love? The song ___________________________________________________ The memory _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ See page 35 for Carol answers

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Thoughtful help can bring comfort, dignity, and hope.

The holidays can add extra demands to already full lives. A thoughtful offer of help can give someone room to breathe. Notice what would be useful, then offer something specific they can comfortably accept or decline.

Give a caregiver a little breathing room

Offer to pick up groceries, run an errand, or handle a household task. Ask what would ease their day.

Help with the holiday details

Wrapping gifts, addressing cards, or bringing decorations down from a shelf may feel overwhelming to someone. An hour of your time could make the job manageable.

Remember those working through the holidays

Thank a first responder, hospital employee, or someone spending Christmas at work. Check workplace guidelines before delivering food or treats.

Support a family discreetly

A grocery gift card or assistance through a trusted local ministry can relieve financial pressure. Give privately and let the family decide what they need most.

Offer a dependable ride

Help someone get to a Christmas service, an appointment, or a gathering. Arrange pickup and return times so they can relax and enjoy the outing.

Lighten the host’s load

Offer to bring a dish, help prepare, or stay for cleanup. Follow through so your host has time to enjoy the people around the table.

Keep showing up after Christmas

Needs continue after the decorations come down. Follow up in January. Consistent care can be a lasting source of encouragement.

Make Your Offer Easy to Answer

Instead of “Let me know if you need anything,” try: • “I’m going to the grocery store tomorrow. Could I pick up a few things for you?” • “I can stay after dinner and take care of the dishes.” Be clear about what you can offer, respect their answer, and keep your promise. Practical help can remind someone they are supported and give them renewed hope for the days ahead.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

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The hope of Christmas goes with us into a new year.

As the year draws to a close, we remember the celebrations, unexpected changes, answered prayers, and those we are still waiting on. Perhaps this year brought something wonderful. Perhaps it asked more of you than you thought you could give. Most likely, it held a little of both. Whatever these months have held, you can bring God your gratitude, your questions, and the unfinished parts of your story. You don’t need everything figured out to take your next step. Christmas reminds us that God came near. Jesus entered a world filled with uncertainty and ordinary people carrying real concerns. His arrival brought hope that reaches beyond a single season, and that same hope goes with us into the coming year.

Begin with What You Have

A fresh beginning may be as simple as returning to prayer, making a long-postponed phone call, or asking for help. You might open your Bible again. Make room for rest. Reconnect with someone you miss. Take one small step toward something God has placed on your heart.There is no need to turn January into a list of demands. Instead, consider what would help you live with greater faith, purpose, and peace.

Leave Room for What Comes Next

Some things deserve to come with you into the new year: a lesson learned, a strengthened friendship, or a habit that helped you grow. Others may need to be released, such as unrealistic expectations, the pressure to please everyone, or the belief that you must manage everything alone. Take a quiet moment to ask God for wisdom about what to carry forward and what to let go.

Something I’m grateful for:

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Something I’m ready to release:

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One faithful step I can take:

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A Prayer for the Coming Year

Lord, thank You for walking with me through this year. Help me recognize Your goodness, trust You with what remains unfinished, and welcome the days ahead with faith. Give me wisdom for my next step and courage to take it. Let my words and actions bring encouragement to others. Amen. Read and reflect: Lamentations 3:22–24. God’s mercy will meet you in the days ahead. Begin there.

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Matthew 1:23 We often picture the holidays at their brightest: a full table, a home filled with laughter, familiar songs, and people we love nearby. But every gathering holds stories we cannot see. Someone may be missing a loved one, worried about tomorrow, or smiling while quietly wondering how they will get through the season. The Christmas story meets us there. Jesus came into humble surroundings, far from the comfort we might have imagined for a king. His birth reminds us that God comes near in the middle of real life, even when much remains unsettled. Those few words offer comfort we can carry from Thanksgiving through Christmas and beyond. God is with us in the joy of a gathering and the ache of someone’s absence, in celebration and in the quiet afterward. His presence does not depend on how festive we feel or how easily gratitude comes. Sometimes we experience that comfort through an ordinary person. A friend remembers to call. A neighbor offers a seat at the table. Someone listens without trying to explain away our sorrow. These simple gestures can remind us that we are loved and do not have to face everything alone. As we give thanks this November, we can remember the people who have brought light into our difficult days. As we celebrate Christmas, we can ask God to help us offer that same care to someone else. Who needs an invitation? Who needs patience? Who needs to know they have not been forgotten? We may not know what someone is carrying, but we can make room for them. A phone call, an unhurried conversation, or a place at the table may offer more comfort than we realize. Hope does not always arrive with celebration. Sometimes it comes quietly, through the assurance that we are loved, remembered, and never beyond God’s care. This Christmas, may we receive that hope and share it.

Who is someone you can reach out to this season? ________________________________ What is one small act of kindness you can offer? _______________________ How can you create space for hope in your own heart?________________

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Puzzle Answers...

Name: _____________________________________________________

Jesus' Miracles Across 2. Jesus healed an invalid man at the pool called _______________ (John 5:1-9) 5. Jesus healed a ________ (Mark 1:40-45) 7. Jesus restored a withered ________ (Matthew 12:10-13) 12. ________healed the centurion's servant (Matthew 8:5-13) 13. Jesus cast out an _________ spirit (Mark 1:23-28) 14. Jesus raised the widow's son from the ________ (Luke 7:11-18) 17. Jesus stilled the ________ (Matthew 8:23-27) 20. The great haul of ______ (Luke 5:1-11) 23. Jesus ___________ ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19) 27. Jesus cured a boy who was plagued by a _________ (Matthew 17:14-21) 29. Jesus loosened the _______________ of a man who could not speak (Matthew 9:32-33). 30. Jesus __________ the ruler's daughter from the dead (Matthew 9:18-26) Down 1. Jesus raised __________ from the dead (John 11:1-46) 3. Jesus restored the ________ of the high priest's servant (Luke 22:50-51) 4. Jesus _________ the storm (Matthew 8:23-27) 6. Jesus cured a deaf and _____ man (Mark 7:31-37) 8. Jesus rose from the ________ (Luke 24:5-6) 9. Jesus opened the eyes of two _________ men (Matthew 9:27-31) 10. Jesus ____________ the eyes of two blind men (Matthew 20:30-34) 11. Jesus healed a woman of _________ (Matthew 15:22-28) 15. Jesus cured Peter's mother-in-law of a ________ (Mark 1:30-31)

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Answers for Page 22 - Christmas Story: 1. C. No number is given. Matthew names three kinds of gifts but doesn’t count the visitors. Matthew 2:1–11. 2. A. In a house. Matthew describes the wise men entering a house to see Jesus with Mary. Matthew 2:11. 3. B. Caesar Augustus. His census decree prompted the journey to Bethlehem. Luke 2:1–5. 4. C. A baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. These were the identifying details the angel gave the shepherds. Luke 2:12.

5. C. He doesn’t mention an animal. A donkey appears in familiar Christmas imagery, but Luke doesn’t specify how Mary traveled. Luke 2:4–7. 6. A. Returned home by another route. They were warned in a dream not to return to Herod. Matthew 2:12. 7. B. Elizabeth. Luke places Gabriel’s visit to Mary in the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Luke 1:26, 36. 8. C. Simeon and Anna. Simeon praised God while holding Jesus, and Anna gave thanks and spoke about Him to others. Luke 2:25–38.

Answers for Page 28 Carols: 1. O Come, All Ye Faithful 2. Angels We Have Heard on High 3. O Holy Night 4. Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming 5. What Child Is This? 6. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Studio Insider / November-December 2026

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