Tag Archives: Christmas

Gift #1143: Coming Down

For when you did awesome things that we did not expect,     you came down,  Since ancient times no one has heard,     no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you,     who acts on behalf of those who … Continue reading

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Gift #1142: Christmas Ornaments

For the past couple of years I’ve made my own ornaments as Christmas gifts.  I was encouraged in this endeavor by a challenge from the Art Bead Scene blog where we make handmade ornaments and share them with each other … Continue reading

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Gift #1141: Winter Solstice, or moving out of the dark

Today is winter solstice (I love that word) and we’re finally at the point where all the days going forward will be slightly longer than the last.  Winter is a hard time for me – I miss the sun terribly … Continue reading

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Gift #1114: Merry Christmas

During Christmas, my church has been extending our fall season of studying Psalms.  I wanted to share the psalm that was preached on Christmas Eve because it is perfect for what we celebrate today. 1 Sing to the Lord a … Continue reading

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Gift #1113: December Art Bead Scene Challenge

Because I’ll be on the road for the second half of December, I remembered to plan ahead and carve some time at the front end of the month to make jewelry for December’s Art Bead Scene challenge.  Full of rich … Continue reading

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Gift #1112: Art Bead Scene Blog Hop

Last year I participated for the first time in the Art Bead Scene hosted ornament blog hop.  I’ve been an admirer of the ornament hop for some time, and finally decided it was time to jump in.  I ended up … Continue reading

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GIft #1058: Christmas swap continued

Today I thought I’d show you what all was included in the package I shipped off to my swap partner.   This is partly because 1) I just blogged about the swap so the timing fits 2) I had a long … Continue reading

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Gift #1057: Christmas Swaps

I’ve been trying to get back into the routine of things.  You know, the stuff like remembering you have a job, how to drive the car you’ve not been in for nearly 14 days, where my work badge is… that … Continue reading

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GIft # 1053: Promise of Glory

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.  Nations will come to … Continue reading

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Gift #1052: Promise of Light

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.  You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy. Isaiah 9:2-3a In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with … Continue reading

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