by The Candlelighter | day-1, fun to do
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... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
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... 
by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
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... 
by The Candlelighter | advent
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... by The Candlelighter | lovely to think
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...
