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Day 6: Some Musical Inspiration for our Journey
As we walkthrough the Advent Season, we pass through the darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This week, snow will fall in places that you do not normally see snow, Houston and New Orleans and ultimately will hit New England. And while my playlist is filled with Christmas music mostly, there are…
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Day 5: Reinventing Traditions
In the past few years, as my daughter, Ellie, (and I) have matured and the definition of “family” has been altered by the passing of loved ones, the ache of broken relationships, and the faltering energy available to the demands of the holidays, we’ve begun to contemplate which “traditions” should be fostered and which should…
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Day 4: Holy Boldness–Gaining Courage through Christ
Shared by Sandy Diaz Little did I realize that losing my job would set my heart in motion to something new. Last September, as I ended my career as a graphic designer, I began to discern, pray, and be still as to what next. I knew and accepted that my next assignment would have to…
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Day 3: Courage…
For years, I have been an agenda keeper, the kind that maps out or makes a list of all the things I need to do each day. I seemed to never finish all of the items on my list and would oftentimes feel disheartened by my agenda at the end of each day. And I…
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Day 2: Pray
PRAY, allow God to show you His Way, His Plan, His Hand. There’s no need for you to understand. Simply surrender to The Will of your Creator, The One who sees far and wide. What, then, is a better guide to how one lives and thrives on this journey called Life. Twists and turns, scars…
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Day 1: Advent Wreath
Advent Wreath By Susan Ceely Philips Advent’s wreath is a symbol of the Alpha and Omega of Life. The circle never ends, but moves on through our joy and through our strife. The days begin in ignorance of the dramatic change that’s to come, With clues unfolding gradually as to which of “God’s Will” will…
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It All Begins Tomorrow…
Tomorrow is the first day of Advent, marking the journey we will make together towards December 25th, 2017. This Advent Blog, sponsored and written by Marble Collegiate Church’s Women’s Ministry and dear friends of our group will focus on the traditional themes of Advent: hope, joy, peace and love. And we will add the theme…
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Celebrating #GivingTuesday
In just a few days Advent will start, but the Marble Women’s Ministry wanted to share a special remembrance reminding us about how important it is to give of our time, our gifts, and our treasure this Advent season. Everyone has a different meaning of what Christmas means to them. We are bombarded with messages…
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The Gratitude Pause
Happy Thanksgiving to All! Today, I will spend time with my family in New York City and will be thankful for all in my life who brighten my days. Who brightens your days? Today, I will make a list of all of these people who brighten my life. And I will make sure during the…
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Autumn is here…
Rather accidentally this weekend, I stumbled upon “Anne with an E” on Netflix, based on the L.M. Montgomery novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” After Laura Ingalls Wilder and Nancy Drew, Anne Shirley holds a special place in the literary journey of my girlhood. She was imaginative, not so comfortable with her appearance, smart, and a…