Be a Candle
Candles have been important over the years. Originally made out of whale or animal fat, they were used to provide light, heat, […]
Tag: Advent
When I Think of Christmas
It’s family, food, fellowship and fun, Tinsel, bright lights, people on the run. Travel to see grandparents, bringing suitcases, Sleeping in strange […]
Signs of the Season – Candles
Advent is a time of preparation. It is the four weeks leading up to Christmas and the anticipation of the coming of […]
Signs of the Season – Bells
It seems that bells aren’t used as much anymore. I remember the long rope to the bell tower and the deep “tong” […]
Anticipation and Preparation
Often we hear that Advent is the season of waiting but I think we need to refer to Advent as the season […]
The Many Signs of Advent
Driving in Dallas this week, they have an astounding complex of elevated roads, express roads, and road roads. It’s incredible to think […]
4th Sunday is Love
Recently we attended a Phillips, Craig & Dean concert with friends. After singing the song You Are God Alone, one of the […]
Peace and Joy
It was time to register, so travel they did Even the family with a pregnant woman Looking for a place to give […]
Hope
The first Sunday of Advent is one of Hope. I asked friends to help me and to post – what do you […]
This Advent Thing
We were having a family discussion about the meaning of the Advent candles and came up with differing opinions on the “names” […]