Tag: Christmas
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A Child Was Born
This morning, I came across a poem while I was reading some prayers. It’s a beautiful message about that night so long ago when God delivered His son. It’s written by Susan Noyes Anderson, and she wonders, as I know I have, how different characters in the story felt that night so long ago. You’ll…
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The Sand Dollar
A friend of mine gave me a little gift over the weekend. I didn’t get a chance to open it until yesterday, and when I did, I was curious. Inside was a plastic bag with three sand dollars in it. Two of them were a good size, and the third was just a small one.…
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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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Decking the Halls
I’m guessing, if you read the title of today’s little blog, you now have a popular Christmas tune running through your head? Well, while that was not my intent, dare I say there are worse things that could be running through your head than a catchy Christmas tune this time of year! Sorry, I digress,…
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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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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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The Christmas Effect
I’ve never been a fan of seeing Christmas items in the stores starting in August. I’m a believer that Thanksgiving is such an important Holiday and one that deserves respect, and I don’t like that we kind of just skip over it and go right to Christmas. Now, having said that, I do love the…
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The Transformation
We are fortunate at our church to work with a local florist. He has been with us forever and supplies the flowers for the altar each Sunday. He also provides the decorations for the Christmas and Easter celebrations. Yesterday was the day that we transformed the church from Advent Season to Christmas and it was…
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Walking in the Past
Last night we went to a small holiday gathering at a friend’s home. Just a few friends enjoying a beverage, nosh, and some Christmas cheer. It was a lovely evening, the food was wonderful and the conversation was lively. We all shared our plans for Christmas and it was fun to hear how everyone would…
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Christmas Memories
Something has struck me recently, just over the last few weeks. I have noticed on social media that people are playing a little remember when. It seems to me like this is occurring more this year than in past years, or maybe I’m just noticing it more. I see old pictures of past Christmas’, families…
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