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Jesus Christ … The Lamb of God

The final candle in our Advent wreath is the white candle in the middle. We light this one on Christmas Eve (or Christmas Day) to symbolize the birth of Jesus Christ. His purity and perfection. I have learned so much through this study of the Advent candles. Things that tradition has taught us that are… Continue reading Jesus Christ … The Lamb of God

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For God so loved the world …

For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 [TLB] The fourth candle of Advent is the Candle of Love. Love is the central theme of the Christmas story. God’s love for His children, Joseph’s… Continue reading For God so loved the world …

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Joy to the world

As we move into the third week of Advent, we are reminded of the joy that Jesus brings. The bible is full of references to joy being our strength. It keeps us grounded and focused on Him. In fact, joy is referenced more than 100 times. Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness is… Continue reading Joy to the world

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Holiday Season Overwhelm … Make A Plan

As we get closer and closer to Christmas, overwhelm can become a big issue for many of us. Somehow this time of year seems to be more chaotic, more stressful and more emotional. I have some tips on how to deal with the overwhelm and insert a little bit of self-care into your day, so… Continue reading Holiday Season Overwhelm … Make A Plan

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The Bethlehem Candle

The Bethlehem Candle symbolizes Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. As we light the second Advent Candle, we remember the journey they made from Nazareth to Bethlehem. I find myself wondering how Mary and Joseph must have felt. They were young and God chose them - once again, using ordinary people to execute His extraordinary… Continue reading The Bethlehem Candle