When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” (Luke 2:15) If there is one thing that has struck me afresh this year with Christmas, it is that it is a… Continue reading Travellers – {Advent}
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Breath of Heaven – {Advent}
Life is busy and often all go. But several times a day, I have an "enforced" rest. A time when I sit, holding my little baby in my arms for his bottle. It is in these precious times that we will look into each other's eyes. I'll whisper words of love to him, share dreams and hopes. It's… Continue reading Breath of Heaven – {Advent}
The Big Happy – {Advent}
"Just then, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the City of… Continue reading The Big Happy – {Advent}
Joy – {Advent}
Shalom – {Advent}
I love words. If I could collect words as much as I apparently collect handbags I would! But sometimes our English language lets us down. It just doesn't do justice to what we're trying to convey. In this second week of Advent I find that to be very much the case with the word peace. When… Continue reading Shalom – {Advent}
Undone – {Advent}
I've been feeling rather undone by Christmas this year. As I listen to carols playing I have found tears easily springing to my eyes. The familiar words so joyous, so glad have been wrecking havoc on my spirit. You see this year I got a little broken, my heart's a little more fragile, a little more vulnerable. Grief has visited. Worry… Continue reading Undone – {Advent}
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Hopes & Fears – {Advent}
O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight I'm sure all of us hold many hopes for the future. Dreams… Continue reading Hopes & Fears – {Advent}
Preparation – {Advent}
The Christmas Season is upon us. Most of the season will be spent in preparation for the celebration of Christmas day. The purchasing of presents, the gathering of food, the decorating of our homes. Today in my household the furniture is being rearranged to make room for the Christmas tree to be put up. As… Continue reading Preparation – {Advent}
Believe. – {Christmas}
"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" (Luke 1:45) With the trend to Word Art, at Christmas time it is not unusual to see displays of the words joy, love, hope, peace. There is also another word that makes its appearance - believe. It's included in the… Continue reading Believe. – {Christmas}
Blue Skies & Lollipops 