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14.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

The Candle Of Joy

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Are you beginning to feel the joy of the season, yet? Or are you feeling more harried than singing “Hallelujah”? Making Joy Take this time to meditate on Joy as the scriptures define it. I think it might change things for you. The elements of the Advent candle in the typical wreath centerpiece are purple…

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05.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Comfort And Joy

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A seasonally appropriate pillow is the element that reminds me of the carol refrain, “O tidings of comfort and joy!”. After buying something like it a couple of years ago for my mother, I went looking, in particular for this very type of cushion. I like a homespun look, and that is exactly what this…

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04.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Faith, Love, Joy

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I bought a wooden cutout sign a few years ago that creates a pine tree shape from the words “Faith, Love, Joy”. It manages to incorporate swirls, a heart, and a star all in one very Christmas-y design. I had bought it at a hobby store, and always meant to paint it, but the more…

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21.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Bells of Christmas

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This was the week we looked at ways to discover more of God. Beginning by being like a little child, through learning to make a quiet space in hearts that have room for him, were some of the ways we hoped to make ready for the discovery. Did you notice that discovery of God centers…

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18.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

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Did you know that people often think of God when they smell frankincense? That is because many Churches and synagogues used this fragrance in religious services. When something is very rare, has useful benefits, and makes life more pleasant it is in demand. The gifts that the Wise Men presented Jesus were gifts fit for…

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15.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Joy Of Discovery

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he third candle of the Advent wreath is lit today, it is the Candle of Joy. This week the theme is “Discovery”, and every day I hope we discover something more of the presence of God in our lives. What Is The Presence Of God? omeone’s presence is their person being right there with you….

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09.12.12 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

G Is For Gifts

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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 gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. and John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift…

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15.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Nineteen: John the Baptist

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Precious Truth: God is still speaking. Today’s Reading from The Word Luke 3:16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Thoughts: In…

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14.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Eighteen: The Scepter

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Today’s Reading from The Word Psalm 45:6-7 6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. Thoughts…

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12.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Sixteen: A Tower

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Precious Truth: They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength Today’s Reading from The Word Habakkuk 2:1 1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Thoughts: What…

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