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10.12.17 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Candle of Preparation and Peace

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Thoughts We begin the second week of Advent. It is appropriate to allow our thoughts to meditate on the message of peace, which is central to God’s reconciliation with rebellious mankind. We are so determined to go our own way, even when we desire to do good. This is obvious in the many mistakes we…

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04.12.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

The Candle of Peace, Respite in a Turbulent World

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We Are Thankful For Peace When we are disturbed by stresses, pressures, and upheaval, there is nothing we wish for more than a little peace. Rest that comes from a truce, however temporary, is prayed for, desired, and welcome. Peace is an end of distress torment bombardment from things we cannot control. We have need…

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06.12.15 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Light The Candle Of Peace

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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. It is easy enough to look at world events and have opinions that dictate the direction of actions on the world stage, but what steps do we take to…

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08.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Making Christmas Bright

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Christmas, through the eyes of a child, is incredibly bright and full of promise. Promise of goodies, of joy and cheer, of colorful lights and tinsel, it is a time that smells delicious and wonderful, with hope for gifts and fun things to do. Expectations and hopes are what prime our hearts minds to flow…

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14.12.08 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

The Candle of Peace

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Scriptures: Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Ephesians 2:17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those…

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