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15.12.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

A Good Kingdom

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It Starts with a Good King A place where justice rules, where mercy abounds, freedom rings, and each citizen matters, these are only part of the list of a good Kingdom’s attributes. It is a place of safety, and peace rests there. Sounding like a dream, or an idealistic utopian theory. Many may doubt a…

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06.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Star Of Light

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Stars feature prominently throughout the Christmas season. As symbols they remind us of God’s promise to Abraham, of the star of David symbol of Israel, but most of all, we think of the special star in the sky marking the Savior’s birth. Matthew 2: 9,10 And behold, the star that they had seen when it…

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17.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Christmas Tree Memories

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We love having a Christmas tree that is cut just for our Christmas celebration. Even if there are evergreen needles all over the floor, we like the fresh smell, and a little bit of the outdoors brought inside. But it is the lights and all the sparkly and family ornaments that make it so special….

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12.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Reminders Of Joy

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very day of Advent can be a time of Christmas reminders. Whether we make crafts for decorating, bake cookies for feasting, or sing our carols after the Advent scripture readings, we are remembering. Today I have a fun way to remember the things we find important this season: making Christmas bottle cap magnets! Collect or…

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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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22.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Twenty-Six: Angel

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Precious Truth: God sends his angels to minister to us.   Today’s Reading from The Word Luke 2:8-14 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and…

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10.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Fourteen: The Crown

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Precious Truth: “…When the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away” Today’s Reading from The Word 2 Samuel 7:8-16  “Now then, tell my servant David, ˜This is what the LORD Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over…

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03.12.09 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

(5) Prepare the Way for Promises

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December 3 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7 1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God Thoughts: Sometimes we think if someone gives us the promise of something that everything is then up to them. We don’t see it…

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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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16.12.08 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Olives and Olive branches

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Scripture Reading John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Thoughts for Today Peace is a gift, something tangible we can give each other, something we can receive from…

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