...but Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and thought about them often. Luke 2:19 The Living Bible The afternoon spent putting away Christmas... The new Nativity set from the sister... tucked back in its bucket... the mantle dismantled... the stockings packed up... Wreaths hung back in closets... ornaments in boxes... and the tree… Continue reading putting away…
Category: Advent
december 26…
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 ESV Christmas flew by in a flurry of celebration... A moment given to remember the Reason we celebrate... the One to be honored… Continue reading december 26…
december 24…
It's Christmas Eve...! A day to celebrate... or of making preparations to celebrate tomorrow... I consider the definition of celebrate from yesterday... Celebrations include... sacraments... solemn ceremony... refraining from ordinary business in honor of the one being celebrated... satisfaction in what's being celebrated as demonstrated through out of the ordinary festivities... deviation from the routine...… Continue reading december 24…
december 23…
And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. ..." Luke 2:10-11 ESV It's the fourth Sunday of Advent... the fourth… Continue reading december 23…
december 22…
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 ESV Jesus's words... on making room in our lives for others... This busy season of preparing to offer hospitality to friends and family... leaves one with little time for self... An act of greater love... And the… Continue reading december 22…
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