Peace. Love. Joy. Hope. The themes of Advent. This is the promise of Christmas. Through Jesus we have access to a peace that passes understanding, a hope that is secure, joy that is rooted in God and the unconditional love of the Father. All beautifully interlinked. This is why Christmas is something to celebrate. The enemy seeks… Continue reading Peace. Love. Joy. Hope – {Advent}
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Abide with us – {Advent}
It's that time of year where most workplaces or social groups are engaging in Secret Santas. Those fun occasions when you pick a present and have no idea whether you'd end up with a beautiful Christmas decoration or a christmas collar for a cat (that you do not have...), or even a bag of manure (which as… Continue reading Abide with us – {Advent}
Exceedingly Great Joy – {Advent}
Every morning since the 1st December, three, often bleary eyed, very excited boys have made their way downstairs to open their Advent Calendar. And yes somewhat motivated by the chocolate treat hidden behind. A picture of expectant joy of the boys beneath the Christmas tree opening the day's Advent window. Yet this is just a shadow, a fleeting… Continue reading Exceedingly Great Joy – {Advent}
Christmas Lights – {Advent}
If there is one thing I love about Christmas, it's the lights! The lights on houses, on trees - inside and out! Darkened houses transform into beautiful luminescent displays. This year I may have gone a little overboard with the lights in our home. The boys all have Christmas Lights strung across their windows, the tree… Continue reading Christmas Lights – {Advent}
Making Room – {Advent}
My family is in a season of great anticipation as we look forward to the birth of a baby next year. For the boys the excitement turned into plans as they put forward their ideas of what we could do to prepare for the baby's arrival. A cardboard box was found and a tea towel laid in… Continue reading Making Room – {Advent}
Overflow in Hope – {Advent}
3 2 1 Countdown – {Advent}
The countdown to Christmas is well underway in my household. From how many days left at school before Christmas, to how many sleeps. You name it, the boys are counting it and this is even before the Advent Calendar makes its appearance! That's part of the excitement about Christmas. The anticipation of the day to come, the expectation for… Continue reading 3 2 1 Countdown – {Advent}
Look Up
It took me by surprise. Walking up the path from Kindy, (well rushing actually since I needed to get to the office), I glanced up and was caught by the brilliance of the clear blue sky above. Not a cloud in sight, just the depth and radiance of the blue sky. So clear you could… Continue reading Look Up
Pursuit
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you” (Psalm 63:1) The police car, lights flashing, siren blaring, shot past me in pursuit of someone. A police car in pursuit means that they were focussed on the chase and who they were chasing. Determined, relentless. This was no car on a sedate Sunday afternoon drive, meandering… Continue reading Pursuit
A different kind of brave
"There are many different kinds of brave. There is the bravery of thinking of others before yourself." ~ Mrs Darling, from Peter Pan.
Blue Skies & Lollipops 