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02.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Candy Cane Cupcakes

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It is all in the frosting! Bake up any sort of cupcake you want… vanilla or chocolate are the best. Then make this yummy frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 4 cups confectioners sugar 4 tablespoons heavy cream Red food coloring (gel type)…

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02.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Peppermint Stripes

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I hope you have some peppermint candy canes! If you don’t, that should go on your shopping list today. The appearance of candy canes marks the beginning of the Christmas/winter season for many. Peppermint Candy Canes Do you like to taste something sweet, like candy? Do you like the fresh, tingly, taste of peppermint? A…

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04.12.12 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

B is For Bread

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Scripture for Today John 6:48 I am the Bread of Life   In the Jewish Tabernacle was an important item, The Shewbread, or “Bread of the Presence“. Today would be a good day to consider Moses, who received the patterns of the Tabernacle and all the commandments of the Old Covenant.  The picture of the…

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19.12.07 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

A King’s Crown : December 19

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Print out the crowns from these patterns. The Jesse tree ornament is a golden crown. Isaiah 9 : 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7…

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