Don't Forget the Blue in Christmas

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Don't Forget the Blue in Christmas

FromThe Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast

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Dec 14, 2017

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How we do Christmas as leaders is critically important. Pete talks about the concept of a Blue Christmas, which offers permission for people to stop and pay attention to their losses, while at the same time remembering the power and goodness of God.

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Dec 14, 2017

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Don't Forget the Blue in Christmas

Don't Forget the Blue in Christmas

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