The Joy of Christmas
Alessandra shares the true meaning of joy during Christmas time. Is your joy in the season or the reason for the season?...
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The Ultimate Gift
December 31, 2017 by Alessandra Messina | Tags: giving, joy, gift, God, Lord, Christ, Savior
Alessandra shares the true meaning of Christmas which is in the ultimate gift from God....
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