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23.12.16 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Thankful for Provision

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The Magi, Wise Men Long, long before Jesus was born, there were prophecies written about his coming. Daniel was taken captive into Babylonia and was one of the prophets who wrote down some of those clues. The Magi, men who studied such things as well as the stars for signs, pored over the writings and…

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06.12.14 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Star Of Light

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Stars feature prominently throughout the Christmas season. As symbols they remind us of God’s promise to Abraham, of the star of David symbol of Israel, but most of all, we think of the special star in the sky marking the Savior’s birth. Matthew 2: 9,10 And behold, the star that they had seen when it…

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13.12.13 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Spice And Everything Nice

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Where do we get spices when we are thinking of Christmas, and the Christ child? Oh, I remember! The wise men brought special gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They came from afar in the East, and that is where many of our spices come from even today. So it is no surprise that gingerbread cookies…

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09.12.12 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

G Is For Gifts

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Today’s Scripture is Matthew 2:11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. and John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift…

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23.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Twenty-Seven: Magi

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Precious Truth: Wise men still seek Him. Today’s Reading from The Word of God Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Thoughts on the Magi Camels were the transportation and pack animals of the east. They could travel long distances and were often used by caravans to carry the heavy loads of…

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16.12.11 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

Advent Day Twenty: Joseph

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Precious Truth: Quietness and confidence shall be your strength. We can rest confident in the Lord’s guidance. Today’s Reading from The Word Matthew 1:19-25 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But…

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16.12.09 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

(18) Straight Paths

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Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Thoughts: On day 14 we had the four steps of success, with the first of those being “Trust in the Lord”. In…

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04.12.09 | The Candlelighter | No Comments

(6) Wish Upon a Star? Listen to God

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Scripture: Romans 4:18,20 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, Ornament: star or an array of stars Carol: We Three Kings Thoughts:…

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