Advent daybook, 25: In those days...all the world should be registered

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Immigrant children, Brownsville, TX (06/2014)

The Associated Press

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moving speech about housing immigrant children (summer 2014)

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Luke 2:1-7, 8-20: In those days...all the world should be registered

{all readings for the day: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97 ; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20}

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Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your holy visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Amen.

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Poor Little Jesus

Odetta

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Wait and Wonder

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Advent daybook, 24: gift coming down from the Father of lights

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Untitled

Zdislav Beksinki

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James 1:17-18: every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights

{all readings for the day: Psalm 96; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; James 1:17-18}

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Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your holy visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 

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May You Find a Light

The Brilliance

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make Kale and Quinoa Soup via 
or this Christmas Soup from Alton Brown

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Advent daybook, 23: Declare his glory among the nations

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Men, women and criancas around the world united around Jesus

Joseph Stella

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Psalm 96: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples

{all readings for the day: Psalm 96; Zephaniah 3:8-13; Romans 10:5-13}

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Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your holy visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

In the evening, in the morning, and at noonday, we will complain and lament, and he will hear our voice. Thanks be to God.

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And the Glory of the Lord 

George Frideric Handel 

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make bread as gift or pumpkin bread pudding

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Advent daybook, 22: Greetings, favored one!

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The Annunciation

Hendrick Terbrugghen

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Luke 1:26-38: Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.

{all readings for the day: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38}

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Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your holy visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

O Lord, hear our prayer and let our cries come unto you. Thanks be to God.

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Gabriel's Message

Jars of Clay

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Give help to someone who needs it. 
(helping friends move December 2013)

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Advent daybook, 21: search and see that no prophet arises from Galilee

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"N" for Nazarene

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John 7:40-52: search and see that no prophet arises from Galilee

{all readings for the day: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Judges 13:2-24; John 7:40-52}

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Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Amen. 

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If You Were Born Today (Song For Little Baby Jesus)

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lyrics here

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look at the night sky
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Advent daybook, 20: I will build your throne for all generations and David danced

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Happy Hanukah (I think it's the third day today)!!

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Hasidic Dance During the Celebration of Hannukah

Marevna (Marie Vorobieff)

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Psalm 89:1-4 and 2 Samuel 6:12-19: I will build your throne for all generations and David danced before the LORD with all his might

{all readings for the day: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; 2 Samuel 6:12-19; Hebrews 1:5-14}

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Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

O God, come to our assistance! O Lord, make haste to help us! Amen. 

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Shiru Lamelech (translation of lyrics here)

Mordecai Ben David

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go without electricity for an evening
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Advent daybook, 19: He is the radiance of the glory of God

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Woodcut

Switbert Lobisser

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Hebrews 1:1-4: He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature

{all readings for the day: Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; 2 Samuel 6:1-11; Hebrews 1:1-4}

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Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. (source)

Be, Lord, our helper and forsake us not. Do not despise us, O God, our savior. Amen. 

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Word Became Flesh

Castle Island Hymns

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write a note to someone you appreciate

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