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The Annunciation and The Visitation–Joyful Mysteries

Posted on 11/15/2022 by Christine

In the last couple years I have added a couple pieces to my Willow Tree Nativity. One of these is considered part of the nativity set, while the others are not. The angel that is called The Angel of Life … Continue reading →

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Preparing Our Vessels and the 40 Days of Celtic Advent

Posted on 11/14/2022 by Christine

Preparing for the preparation? As Advent is a time of preparation, I guess that is kind of what I am doing today. Some of you might say that it is not Advent yet, but in the Celtic tradition, Advent starts … Continue reading →

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Bless This Tiny House and My Word for 2021

Posted on 12/08/2020 by Christine

A few weeks ago I was ready to run away. Far away. Because of COVID19, the safety of that guttural urge needed to be modified, but not before I searched Air&B for possibilities and even called my cousin in Georgia … Continue reading →

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I Changed My Word for 2018

Posted on 12/26/2017 by Christine

After some pondering and praying, I decided to change my word for 2018.  In my previous post, I stated it was “embraced.”  Once I started thinking more about the coming year and my intentions, I realized that, yes, I need … Continue reading →

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My Word for 2018: How I Found It and How It Found Me

Posted on 12/15/2017 by Christine

For quite a few years now I have been using the spiritual practice of choosing a word for the year.  The practice was introduced to me by Christine Valters Paintner from Abbey of the Arts. One of the things about … Continue reading →

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Advent through Epiphany Meditations – Night Visions by Jan L. Richardson

Posted on 11/01/2017 by Christine

Artist and poet, Jan Richardson’s words and images have been speaking to me for the past couple of years in the emails she sends out to those who sign up.  I am not sure why, but so many times I … Continue reading →

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Is God in the Walls, the Ceiling, the Floor, the Furniture? Is God Even in the Messy Room?

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Christine

Yesterday, I received an email for The Upper Room–a daily devotion I subscribe to.  It talked about going though every room in your home and blessing it as a way to make room for the coming of Christ, which I … Continue reading →

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Hanukiah Prayer Bead Reflections

Posted on 12/03/2010 by Christine

Last night I wrote a bit about Chanukah and the miracle of the menorah lamps in the Temple. Tonight, the third night of Chanukah, I am reflecting on the prayer I published in the last post.  This is the prayer … Continue reading →

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A Christian Chanukah – Rededicating Our Lives to Christ

Posted on 12/02/2010 by Christine

Tonight is the second night of Chanukah.  In the Jewish tradition, it is a time to remember the miracle of the oil lamps on the menorah of the Temple, which burned for 8 nights with not even enough oil to … Continue reading →

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