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03.12.17 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

First Day of Advent Surprise

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Collecting together the devotionals for the first day of Advent entails a look at the meaning of the Candle of Hope. This is the first candle we light in the Advent season. Remember that for the traditional Church calendar this was not a flurry of festive activity, but a reflective time. Set apart for focusing…

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27.11.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Thankful for Hope

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First Sunday Of Advent: Candle of Hope Hope is the light at the end of the tunnel, it is an anchor in the unseen. The first day of Advent celebrates the words of the prophets who pointed to Christ, and this candle of hope is sometimes known as the candle of prophecy for that reason….

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02.12.15 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Pending Promises

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There is more to the promise that God made in Christ than a baby that was born 2000 years ago. Some parts of the promise are still pending. Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name…

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01.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

As A Little Child…

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“As a little child” is how Jesus said we must enter the kingdom of God, and that is how we will be celebrating this years Advent devotions. Every day will start with an idea that is great for children, and draws us into child like faith. Each week we will follow a theme in harmony…

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05.12.12 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

C Is For Candle

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“This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine” Candles are such an important part of Christmas Advent, we light them symbolically, as in The Advent Candle of Hope. We light them for comfort and decoration to bring their soft light to our homes, and there are times we light them of necessity…

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02.12.12 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

First Sunday of Advent

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December 2, 2012 begins the season of Advent; this Sunday we light the “Hope” candle. If you have not yet started Advent preparations, or simply wonder about the celebration of Advent, starting off with some of the earlier posts of past seasons may be the best way to begin your devotional time. Ways To Observe…

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27.11.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

First Advent Sunday: Hope

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Each new season we start with hope: hope of something better, different, of progress. The beginning of Advent season is filled with such anticipation, but what was it like that first Christmas season? The Jewish people had been under subjection of conquerors for a long time. They had held hope for their prophecies of the…

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29.11.09 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

(1) The Promise and Promises of God

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This year our Advent is centered around the theme of God’s promises, and the greatest fulfillment of all of them in Christ Jesus [The Promised One]. Advent is a time of preparation, an anticipation of our hearts as we review the entry of our Savior into the world. In a way, He enters anew in…

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For an Advent wreath, this is the pink candle, or the "Candle of Joy". We move closer to the celebration of Christmas, and we may make a choice to … [Read More...] about Candle of Joy Compilation

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