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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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22.12.15 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Love Casts Out Fear

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Love and fear cannot co-exist within the same heart. Fears abound in this world, and at times threaten to swallow up all the hope, trust, and love. Not surprising since those who manufacture fear have found it to be one of the best ways to bend people to their will. The antidote to such fear…

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20.12.15 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Candle of Love Sunday

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What kind of love surfaces within the story of Christmas? God’s Love… coming from heaven, bringing salvation to mankind, reconciling across the great divide between Holy God and sinful man. A Mother’s Love … Mary’s love for the newborn Jesus, a child she did not expect to have, coming at an unexpected time, beset with…

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23.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

A Christmas Cup

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Today I chose the element of a special Christmas mug, with the symbols and hues of the season. It is easy to obtain a cup with a Christmas theme. I like the holiday colors and cheerful reminders of the season that decorate some of our Christmas cups, it helps add to my mood to celebrate….

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04.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Faith, Love, Joy

preparations

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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22.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Love Came Down At Christmas Time

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Today is the lighting of the Candle of love, remembering… preparing the reason for the celebration and feasting. Why do we feast, meeting with loved ones and eating the best of Christmas foods, presented with our best efforts to decorate and make festive? Why will we be setting the table with anticipation, gathering around the…

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10.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

A Heart Of Love For Christmas

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Heart Shapes Mean Love We love many things, but there are some we love with all our hearts. When you see a heart shape it almost always means something is our favorite, and it has become an icon on computers. Swedish Hearts There is a paper craft for today that is called a “Swedish Heart”,…

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28.11.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Two: Creation

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Precious Truth: God is Good, and He loves you. Today’s Reading from The Word John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Genesis 1-2:3 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2…

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05.12.10 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

8. Towel

preparations

Light the Love candle today. How often do you use a towel in your kitchen or bathroom? And what sort of towels do you use? Dish towels, guest towels, bath towels and washcloths, old towels and new, to pat, dry, or mop up? Most of us are lucky enough to own many towels and some…

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14.12.09 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

(16) God Promises He Loves You

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Scripture: John 3:16 For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. Ornament is The Holy Family, Mary,Joseph, and the babe in the manger. Remembering that everywhere the world over this event is remembered- because…

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