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THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: THE CHRIST CANDLE…

THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: THE CHRIST CANDLE…

This week I’m writing about the Christ candle.  It is the last candle in the advent wreath and it is in the center.  That is because Christ is central to the message of the Christmas story…and Christianity!  As you have heard various comments and messages...
THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: CANDLE OF LOVE…

THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: CANDLE OF LOVE…

Today’s candle is the Candle of love or the Angel Candle.  It is the third purple candle. The Scripture in Luke tells us about the angels announcing His birth.  The Scripture in John tells about His motivation…or at least one motivation: love for us. Now,...
THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: CANDLE OF JOY…

THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: CANDLE OF JOY…

The Candle of Joy is also called the Shepherd’s Candle.  It is pink as a symbol of joy.  I extended the reading in Luke today to include the Shepherds for this reason! What truly joyful news it was: A Savior is born!  The Messiah is finally here!  So simple.  So...
SWEET LITTLE JESUS BOY…

SWEET LITTLE JESUS BOY…

When I was growing up, this genre was called Negro Spiritual.  I think it is more likely to be called a Spiritual now, but that assumes a person knows where it came from. That body of work (spirituals) came from a group of people who knew the truth that this present...
THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: CANDLE OF LOVE…

THE SUNDAY COMMUNITY: THE CANDLE OF PREPARATION…

This is the second week of the Advent candle.  This will be another purple candle.  As you can see, it is the Candle of Preparation or the Bethlehem Candle. Last week, we talked about the Prophecy Candle or the Candle of Hope.  It reminds us that even when things look...