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Tag Archives: Christmas
Doing the math
I have been watching people begin to stress and fret, as the holiday season is coming into full swing. It’s the usual soundtrack of, “What will I get (so and so) for Christmas?” Or the question of, “How will we … Continue reading
Search and Rescue
It’s here, it’s finally here. Christmas has come. I woke to find snow covering the ground, the animals were still huddled together in the beds for warmth in the stillness of the dawn. It was peaceful, gentle, and magical. As … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, Christmas, desiring God, faith, faith journey, God's help, grace, Hope, mercy, trust
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It’s beginning to look a lot like. . .
There are only three weeks until Christmas Day. The snow is no where to be found and the temperature this morning was 61 degrees. It’s hard to imagine the postcard images of snow covered pine trees and ice skaters skimming … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Advent, Christmas, excitement, Hope, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 4:42, joy, Luke 2:11, Peace, Prince of Peace, Savior
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Regem angelorum
I realize Thanksgiving is barely in the rearview mirror, but my heart is already looking toward the next holiday. I cannot explain the transition of Thanksgiving into Christmas, I think it has a lot to do with my family. We … Continue reading
the day after
We’re in the days after Christmas. People have returned to work, the shine of the lights has dimmed, the clutter of torn paper has been collected into the trash cans, the special dishes have been put away. Tablecloths have been soaked to … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Christmas, invitations, Jesus, Luke 2, Luke 2:41-49, Luke 2:52, Revelation 3:20
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home
This time of year effects our hearts like no other, when it comes to that word, home. It can bring us to tears, remind us of silly stories, sweet memories, and dear ones now passed on. For me, it is seems … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Christmas, Grinch-y, home, Luke 15
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My grown up Christmas List
This year is not something I want to repeat. But there are nuggets I’d be glad to treasure each day. As a nation and a world, we’ve seen horrible violence, natural disasters, and untold heartache. It makes me ache for … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Christmas, christmas list, treasures
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