by The Candlelighter | advent, day-1
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,... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
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... 
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
“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... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
“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...
