by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
Giving is the word of this season We hear it everywhere, not in its original context of Christmas, but trumpeted through the medium of marketing. We continue our love/hate relationship with materialism, all the while being bombarded daily with the commercials and ads... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
Sometimes we are sad when we don’t have something special to give someone we love. Especially at Christmas time when all the people around us seem to be able to wrap up a special present. It is a good thing to give gifts, and it can make us feel happy, but... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
Today we light the Candle of Peace, or The Bethlehem Candle Today’s Scripture is Matthew 2:11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him... by The Candlelighter | preparations
Precious Truth: God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son. Today’s Reading from The Word Luke 11:29-32 As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.... by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
Precious Truth: In Christ, we are given every resource to live abundantly. God provides for the sacrifice He requires. AND Things are not always as they seem. Today’s Reading from The Word Genesis 22:1-19 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him,...
