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Tag Archives: Christmas
Merry Christmas to the Special Ones
Merry Christmas to each of you. Christmas began with the infant Jesus. So it is small wonder that Christmas is special to children, and the child in each of us. I pray that this Christmas brings you joy, and some … Continue reading
Merriest of Christmases!
Oh Christmas….here you are once again. We are so happy to have you here. We love to remember Jesus’ birth. Our hearts are truly gladdened. The voices of children sing joyfully. The manger at our church welcomes you. During the … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Bird's Christmas Carol, Christmas, inspiration, postaday2011, postaweek2011
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Christmas Eve
What a joyous Christmas Mass we attended. The children’s choir was in full voice and were perfect velvet-clad angelic boys and girls. It is impossible to choose just one favorite Christmas carol from the Mass. What did they sing? Adeste … Continue reading
I’m Having a White and Red Christmas
Weekly Photo Challenge: Between.I think I am in the mood for red and white this Christmas. I just noticed that! I have figurines for my Manger Mantel that are white. I have white candles on the mantel and tables. I … Continue reading
Posted in Sketches, quilts, photography
Tagged Christmas, postaday2011, postaweek2011, White and Red Christmas
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Remember Virginia?
My brother-in-law [amazing man, by the way] shared this link. You have to see it. I know you have read the story before…but this link brings it alive…there are copies of the actual original, etc. That is why I am … Continue reading
Pear but: no tree and no partridge!
The Christmas carols are everywhere today. They are even in my heart. I remember when I was in grade school and we learned Christmas carols for a Christmas program. I loved Oh come all ye faithful….especially in Latin. I loved … Continue reading
Posted in Misc blogger activities
Tagged Christmas, Partridge in a pear tree, postaday2011, postaweek2011
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Against all odds: A Christmas Miracle of Sorts
This post is submitted by a guest blogger: My son (Josh Kresse) My story is as follows about how I got insanely blessed (not lucky) at Theology on Tap. I had no idea what I was in for this night. It … Continue reading
Charles Dickens: God bless us every one…
This time of year there are so many showings and performances of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Most people know the story well….the miserly and unhappy Ebeneezer Scrooge; his nephew who never gives up on him; his assistant–the hardworking Bob … Continue reading
Posted in Sketches, quilts, photography
Tagged Christmas, Faith, postaday2011, postaweek2011, Sketches, quilts, photography
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Why is it hard to admit to a mistake? Daily Post Topic # 338
Why is it hard to admit to a mistake?. Oh gosh it is hard to admit mistakes sometimes, isn’t it? A very wise person once told me that it stems from pride. Yeh, that wise person was my dad. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, inspiration, postaday2011, postaweek2011
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Crawling Across the Finish Line
I will tell you how exhausting the week was. I didn’t post my Friday 12/16 post until 12/20! All week long it was go-go-go….There were finals to get my students ready for, Christmas cards to write and mail, gifts to … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, God, inspiration, postaday2011, postaweek2011, stress
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration
Weekly Photo Challenge: Celebration 12/9/11. It is Advent and then it will be Christmas. I know, we all know that. But that is what I am celebrating this month. So I am putting this picture in. It is a photo … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, postaday2011, postaweek2011, weeklyphotochallenge
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What was the last noble thing you did? Daily Post topic # 335
What was the last noble thing you did?. Noble thing that I did? I am not sure that the do-er of a noble deed recognizes it at the time. Nobility to me speaks of something that is huge. For example: … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christmas, God, inspiration, Optimism, postaday2011, postaweek2011
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Waiting (updated 12/20/11)
Weekly Photo Challenge: Waiting.Gosh–I am late posting this response to the photo challenge. It is still Advent though. And we are still awaiting Christmas. I finally downloaded this photo of my Manger Mantel into my computer so I can post … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christmas, God, postaday2011, postaweek2011, weeklyphotochallenge
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