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11.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Dec. 11

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Some quotes and pictures to direct our hearts towards peace. Peace isn’t always what we think it is. God’s peace passes understanding because it doesn’t require the circumstances that we believe must attend peace. Our understanding is often based on what is comfortable for us. God’s peace can surpass all others because it has a…

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10.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

The Candle of Peace

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The second Sunday of advent, the candle of peace is lit. Today consider how Christ is the Prince of Peace, and how all real peace originates and is maintained within Him, through His nature and ability. The angels proclaimed “Peace on earth!” because the avenue of peace had been opened, the one who would bring…

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08.12.06 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent is Expectation

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Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ…

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