Dispelling Darkness

There are treasures made in darkness, precious gems created under pressure while hidden away, yet darkness must have its limits. Every 24 hours includes a portion of darkness. The Greek word for darkness actually means the absence of light. But how do we dispel the darkness? Physical darkness is eradicated even with a minor sourceContinue reading “Dispelling Darkness”

God Captures Our Tears

”A Tear Bottle From The Middle East” God sees our tears. In compassion, He notes our trials and sufferings. God sees our wanderings and is moved by our distress. Psalm 56:8 discloses that those tears are precious to Him – He collects them and has a record of our sorrows. “You keep track of allContinue reading “God Captures Our Tears”

The Greatest Gift ~ Day 29: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings

The Greatest Gift  by ems 12/25/21  29th Day of Advent ~ Christmas Day! Week 4: Love (or adoration) ~ Light 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle And 1 Center White Christmas candle Advent Hymn 🎼 Mary’s Little Boy Child 🎶  This 1956 song written by American composer Jester Hairston was initially written for a friend’s birthday party and updatedContinue reading “The Greatest Gift ~ Day 29: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”

Dr. Luke’s Prescription of Good News ~ Day 28: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings

Dr. Luke’s Prescription of Good News by ems 12/24/21 28th Day of Advent Week 4: Love (or adoration) ~ Light 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 The First Noel, The Angels Did Say 🎶  The First Noel talked about the first Christmas published in 1823 by editor William Sandys. “Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines Nowell” in MiddleContinue reading “Dr. Luke’s Prescription of Good News ~ Day 28: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”

Treasures In The Darkness ~ Day 27: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings

Treasures In The Darkness by ems 12/23/21 27th Day of Advent  Week 4: Love (or adoration) ~ Light 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 In The Bleak Midwinter 🎶  A poem entitled ‘A Christmas Carol’ by poet Christina Rosetti is the source of this British carol’s words. Although written in 1872, it wasn’t set toContinue reading “Treasures In The Darkness ~ Day 27: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”

Lineage Of Hope ~ Day 4: The Light Of The World Has Come Advent Readings

Lineage of Hope by ems  11/30/21 Week 1: Hope (or promise) ~ Light 1 purple candle4th Day of Advent Advent Hymn:  🎼Once in Royal David’s City 🎶 A poem written by Cecil Frances Alexander and published in 1848 in her Hymns for Little Children, was set to music by organist John Gauntlett. The same hymnalContinue reading “Lineage Of Hope ~ Day 4: The Light Of The World Has Come Advent Readings”

From Connection To Exile To Redemption ~ Day 2: The Light Of The World Has Come Advent Readings

From Connection To Exile To Redemption by ems  11/28/21 Week 1: Hope (or promise) ~ Light 1 purple candle2nd Day of Advent Advent Hymn:  🎼O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 🎶 Sung at both Advent and Christmas, this hymn originates from Latin but was translated to English in 1851. The music for the hymn was composedContinue reading “From Connection To Exile To Redemption ~ Day 2: The Light Of The World Has Come Advent Readings”