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07.12.17 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Expectation, Hope, Prophecy

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From our first year of advent posts, in 2006,  comes the Bible verse for today’s meditation. A favorite for Christmas: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,…

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22.12.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Letting Your Light Shine

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What is more cheering that seeing a light shine in the darkness… if it represents home, shelter, help, and reminds of something hopeful? What may the shepherds have considered when the skies opened up with light and angelic singing? How hopeful were the wise men, once a special star appeared in the skies? How may…

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27.11.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Thankful for Hope

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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 for that reason….

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23.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Light In The Darkness

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The darkness comes early in my part of the world, and these are some of the shortest days of the year. It is the perfect time to talk about the light that shines in the darkness. If you have an Advent wreath you have lit the last of your candles before the final Christmas candle…

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11.12.10 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Day 13 of Advent: Curtains

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From voluminous and opulent silks to simple muslin fabric panels, curtains are useful for filtering the sunlight or hiding our pprivate lives from the world. For most people the light is too bright to welcome directly into our homes; and we certainly don’t want our lives to be an open book to every passerby! For…

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02.12.10 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

5. Mirror

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1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. Whether we look into a silvered mirror or see a reflection looking up from a bit of still…

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