by The Candlelighter | advent, preparations
Give Peace A Chance We are the ones who choose whether to be a part of making peace within the realm of our existence or to bring hostility. Let’s take time to consider this idea as we light the candle of peace, today. It is easy enough to look at world events... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think, preparations
Great promises were fulfilled in the day that Jesus came to earth. Advent is a way of bringing those to mind. These times of devotion and meditation help us to appreciate the promises made. There is more to the promise that God made in Christ than a baby that was... 
by The Candlelighter | advent, day-1, preparations
Lighting the first candle of Advent, we can center on the Hope, the Expectation, the Prophecy of Jesus. The beginnings hold hope, and we look forward with expectations that those hopes will be fulfilled. There are so many times we do not find that to be the outcome.... by The Candlelighter | preparations
We have arrived at Christmas Eve. All the preparations of the Advent season end tomorrow, in the Christmas celebration. The feasting time of celebration of the birth of Christ will have arrived. This time has helped reveal to us the things we honor and celebrate, the... 
by The Candlelighter | preparations
Today I will set up our creche. Years ago we saw a nativity set that I fell in love with, full of village buildings, props of different kinds, and an array of people playing out their roles in the story of Christmas night. It was not very expensive, and it became... 
by The Candlelighter | day-3, preparations
I bought a wooden cutout sign a few years ago that creates a pine tree shape from the words “Faith, Love, Joy”. It manages to incorporate swirls, a heart, and a star all in one very Christmas-y design. I had bought it at a hobby store, and always meant to...
