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The fourth Sunday represents love, also known as the Angel Candle. The ultimate love of God that He might send His holy Son (Jesus Christ) for us, is called the angel candle. The fourth candle of Advent is lit the Sunday before Christmas and is purple leading us to eagerly await the new kingdom of… Continue reading The Angel Candle (Christ’s candle) the fourth Sunday of Avent
The word Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” meaning “a coming, approach, or arrival.” The Advent Season is all about contemplating how we can prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time of reflection on our spiritual lives and anticipation for the arrival of Christmas. It is a season… Continue reading Advent: A Coming, Approach, or Arrival
One of my favorite Christmas Carols is O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This carol dates back to the eighth or ninth century but still speaks to us today. It expresses a longing God's people have for the promised Messiah. We desire God's presence in our lives and cultivate it through prayer, fasting, and Bible reading.… Continue reading God is with Us!
Christmas is a great time to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Most everyone is familiar with traditional Christmas carols. They all tell a story of a different aspect of Christ's birth. Away in the Manger tells us that Jesus came into the world in a lowly position. Joy to the World exclaims the… Continue reading Tell it Girl