Love Came Down At ChristmasChristina G. Rossetti Love came down at Christmas,Love all lovely, Love divine;Love was born at Christmas,Star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead,Love incarnate, Love divine;Worship we our Jesus:But wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token,Love be yours and love be mine,Love to God and all men,Love …
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Thursday Thrilliance December 19, 2024 Edition
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 3 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (3 of 4) Ma invited Pa to the table after he removed his boots and set them where the snow could melt. After breakfast he and John Michael loaded firewood into the wagon along with some shovels and some other materials, then hitched a horse to it and drove to where …
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Supernal Sunday – Dec 8, 2024 Edition: What Is Advent About?
It seems that most people these days see Advent as something having to do with daily doses of chocolate or other gifts that come embedded in a December calendar. I love chocolate as much as the next guy, but the purpose of these weeks before we celebrate the birth of Christ have a very special …
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 2 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (2 of 4) Sarah Hughes, being 15 and attractive, was the belle of the valley with a suddenness that made other teen girls anxious. Susan had been her best friend last year, but when Susan’s boyfriend took an interest in Sarah, she acted rude and put-offish. Sarah was not expecting that, but she appreciated …
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GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 1 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (1 of 4) [Following is almost a love story (in more ways than one) and would be appropriate to read aloud to your children or grandchildren. Driving home from Western North Carolina a month ago on a heavily overcast day the Smoky Mountains did not look smoky, but blurry. We thought it would make …
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Beauty Break – Dec 4, 2024 Edition: Wintry Wednesday
Waking up to a lovely snowfall this morning I was inspired to share some of the photos and other pictures I’ve saved from my online travels! These are a few of my favorite snow pictures! (Since I usually just download from others who have shared them, I don’t have any way of knowing the original …
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Tuesday Twitters – Nov 26, 2024 Edition
This week’s twitters are a little different, as I’ve been inspired lately by all of the avian-related creativity I’ve come across online. Here is just a sampling of the wonderful photography, painting, sculpture, and even culinary avian art that is out there – WOW!