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The 12 Days of Christmas

December 25, 2018 By Tina Clark 4 Comments

Advent is my favorite season. The waiting, the candles, the music, the smells of cookies and gingerbread baking, the early darkness; I revel in all of it. As a child with infinite imagination, every year I embraced the anticipation of the Christ child with all my heart. And yes, Santa and gifts were fine with me too. But it is the expectation of wonder that thrills my heart. These days, as a parent, a Christian educator, and a reluctant adult, it’s all a little more complicated.

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Day 12: Study My Teachings!

January 5, 2017 By Mary Ann Frishman 3 Comments

On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Lord God said to me, “Study my teachings.”   Reflect I go through ups and downs in how […]

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Bible Study, Contemplation, Jesus, Seekers, Wise Men and Women, Word

Day 11: Thank Me for Your Blessings!

January 4, 2017 By Mary Ann Frishman 2 Comments

When we give thanks to God for our blessings, we recognize their true source.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Attitudes, Blessings, grace, gratitude, Jesus, Mealtimes

Day 10: Comfort One Another

January 3, 2017 By Mary Ann Frishman Leave a Comment

Offering comfort to one another in difficulties mirrors the love God has for us.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Beatitudes, Blessing, comfort, community, Jesus, kindness, Neighbors

Day 9: Shout the Good News!

January 2, 2017 By Mary Ann Frishman Leave a Comment

On the ninth day of Christmas, the Lord God said to me, “Shout the Good News!”   When I was a little girl, my friend’s […]

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, evangelism, Good News, gospel, Jesus, sharing

Day 8: Pray for Forgiveness

January 1, 2017 By Mary Ann Frishman Leave a Comment

Being forgiven – and forgiving others – is at the core of our faith.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Amends, Family, forgiveness, Jesus, peace, reconciliation

Day 7: Find My Will for You

December 31, 2016 By Mary Ann Frishman 2 Comments

Finding God’s will for my life involves me seeking God’s wisdom and asking God for help.

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Day 6: Share Your Time and Talents

December 30, 2016 By Mary Ann Frishman Leave a Comment

Recognizing the many gifts we receive from God, we return thanks by sharing our gifts with others.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Caring, Christmas, Jesus, sharing, Time and Talent

Day 5: Seek Me First

December 29, 2016 By Mary Ann Frishman 2 Comments

The call to put God first is very clear – but not very simple.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: 12 days, Bible Study, Family, Jesus, parenting, Priorities

Day 4: Follow My Laws

December 28, 2016 By Mary Ann Frishman Leave a Comment

We are blessed to serve a God who loves us, and who teaches us to love by giving us rules to follow.

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