Tag Archive: Holidays

Dec 21

The Gift of Gifts

Valley of Vision- The Gift of Gifts O Source of all Good, What shall I render to Thee for the gift of gifts, Thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my Redeemer, Proxy, Surety, Substitute, His self-emptying incomprehensible, His infinity of love beyond the heart’s grasp. Herein is wonder of wonders: He came below to …

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Dec 25

Away in a Manger

Last night we had our yearly Christmas Eve service at our church.  It was indeed a quiet and holy night.  A night of pause and wonder as we sang and came together to worship our King. It was also, I think, a very special one because some of the children got to participate in the …

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Nov 27

Advent: With Kids, Personal, and in Community

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I have come to treasure this season of reflection so much.  It causes me to linger at the cross a bit longer than my hectic life sometimes allows.  It is during this time that my longings seem all the more real and painful.  It is during this time that what this world has to offer seems …

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Nov 26

Thanksgiving

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!   I’m sure some of you woke up at the crack of dawn to put the turkey on and begin to get ready for hosting.  Others of you made a side or baked a pie, or just brought yourself to dinner.  I pray that we were all able to …

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