Category Archives: Christmas
Easter better than Christmas??
Is it not strange, the darkest hour That ever dawned on sinful earth, Should touch the heart with softer power, For comfort, than an angel’s mirth? That to the Cross the mourner’s eye should turn, Sooner that where the stars of … Continue reading
Christmas Carols Grace Notes – 2
[This article was first posted on Dec 13, 2010. Sharing it again, because the song is That good. Blessings!] ~~~ Is the world listening to the carols of the season, ignoring them, or simply apathetic to their content? How much … Continue reading
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Enlarge My Life
“How much larger your life would be if your self could become smaller in it.” G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 The Season is picking up speed, rushing forward with frenzy and tension; we’re being constantly reminded of gifts we forgot … Continue reading
On breaks, no condemnation, Christmas, and Folk Angels
Hello! Remember me? I’ve been away from blogging waaay too long (over 4 months!) and I’m not even sure how to do this anymore! I’ve been away so long, that I actually considered quitting blogging all together–after all, who’s NOT blogging these days, … Continue reading
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen!!
I’ve chosen God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen for my Christmas Song and Gift to you!! Listen to a great version by Mercy Me in the Music Box! The words of this song are a bit lost in translation for … Continue reading
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Once upon a time, two missionary brothers, John and Charles Wesley, were introduced to worship by a few German Moravian Christians while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The Wesley brothers were impressed with the hymn singing of the Moravians, even while sailing through fierce … Continue reading
Christmas Carols Grace Notes – 3
Today’s Christmas hymn is little known and rarely never sung. It was written by John Newton, who also penned “Amazing Grace” and countless other beauties. In this mediation/song, Newton expresses his wonder and sadness at the human apathy towards the Lord’s … Continue reading
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A Christmas Prayer
The best of times…and the worst of times. The Christmas season. In so many ways, it is the best of times, as Scrooge’s nephew says, “a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long … Continue reading
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Christmas Carols–Grace Notes
“Long lay the world in sin and error pining,’til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth.” O Holy Night To me, Christmas Carols are the best part of the Christmas season. I talked about it last year, HERE. Many of … Continue reading
Christmas All the Year
[I first posted this a year ago...] Anyone who knows me very well, knows it’s quite difficult for me to let go of the Christmas season. I love the joy prevalent throughout December, the carols on the radio, lights on … Continue reading
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