by The Candlelighter | good to enjoy
The world says it longs for peace. There are peace signs, protests, and proclamations. Yet, there is little peace to be found, and it is short lived. As the pursuit for real, lasting peace continues, the lesson is underlined over and over that such a state requires a... 
by The Candlelighter | good to enjoy
We Are Thankful For Peace When we are disturbed by stresses, pressures, and upheaval, there is nothing we wish for more than a little peace. Rest that comes from a truce, however temporary, is prayed for, desired, and welcome. Peace is an end of distress torment... 
by The Candlelighter | advent, lovely to think
Maybe everyone has them, words of scripture that are special for their lives. Mine stood out to me when I was very young, perhaps 12 years old or so. Now that I am a sixty something, you can appreciate that this is a long time to have a particular scripture hold such... 
by The Candlelighter | advent
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” The angels announced peace at the birth of Jesus. They announced that an everlasting peace had come,... 
by The Candlelighter | fun to do
Begin with listening to Christmas music. In ancient times it was considered a binding type of relationship to eat bread and salt together. It meant you had made a lasting partnership. There were so many deeply meaningful ways people shared their lives together,...
