Category: Advent
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The Countdown
Well, here we are, just 5 days from Christmas. Hard to believe I know, and every year we say the same thing, “Where did the year go?”. Simple little blog today, friends. Like most of you, I’m wrapping up last-minute Christmas tasks and errands. So I thought it would be fun, as we count down…
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In the Midst of Advent
This is the third Sunday of Advent. It’s known as Rose Sunday. If you have an Advent wreath, this is the Sunday that we light the pink candle. Rose Sunday is when we take a little break from the somberness of Advent to enjoy the excitement of the coming of the Baby Jesus. I read…
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The Manger Revisited
This morning I found myself thinking about the manger where baby Jesus lay. I think it’s because yesterday I listened to the Christmas song, “Joseph’s Lullaby”. If you’ve never heard it, I encourage you to give a listen today. It’s a beautiful song, and it puts you in the manger, or at least it did…
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From The Mouth of Babes
Over the past few days, I’ve focused on children in this little blog. You all have lifted prayers for some little ones going through health challenges, and those prayers are being answered. Thank you again for taking the time to lift Joey and Briggs. Please keep them coming for continued healing. Like many, I’ve had…
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Advent Boost
With Thanksgiving falling late this year, there really isn’t time to breathe before we move right into Advent. Well, that’s what we did, we moved right into Advent. It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just three weeks away. Today, I’m feeling rushed, still catching up from being out of the office last week, still…
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A Prayer of Love
I’ve mentioned here in this little blog before that I have a dear friend who sends a scripture reading to me each day. Throughout this Advent season those readings and reflections have focused on the birth of the Christ child. This morning he sent me a beautiful prayer for this Fourth Sunday of Advent, and…
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For the Lord to Come
During Advent and Lent I change my routine a little. I tend to look for prayers that are specific to these seasons. I like reading a variety of prayers that help me reflect on the season at hand. They help me slow down and remember why we recognize and celebrate these special times. Life gets…
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A Little Advent
Well, I’m not quite sure where the year has gone, here we are December 1st already. I will say that I welcome this day, for several reasons, first, we’ve officially made it through hurricane season! More importantly though, it’s Advent, the time when we prepare for the birth of the baby Jesus. When our kids…
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The Christmas Card
Last night we stopped by the mailbox on the way into our community. My husband got back in the car and, as usual this time of year we looked at the envelopes and who they were from. Ahh, the daily group of Christmas cards from family and friends. I love opening these and catching up on the latest…
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Rose Sunday
One week from today is Christmas Eve. I know, if you are like me you are not quite sure where the entire year went, much less December. Today though, we celebrate Rose Sunday, or the third Sunday in Advent. We, like many, have an advent wreath displayed in our home. There is one pink candle among the three…
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