Tag Archives: Christmas

Blue Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by anyushka

It’s not a cheery Christmas for me this year. And I’m quite aware that I’m not alone with that.  But it’s still true that God is with us. That God came as a little child, vulnerable and dependent on the … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer With 7 Words #BannedWords

Posted on December 18, 2017 by anyushka

We remember the Magi, Observers of stars, Evidence-based seekers Who found their way to kneel before a baby. May we, too, kneel before life’s intricate mysteries Following the path of science-based searchers for truth We remember Mary, Birth-mother of a … Continue reading →

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There Will Be Light

Posted on December 12, 2016 by anyushka

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10 The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, Thomas Cole  The light shines in the darkness, and … Continue reading →

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God With Us

Posted on December 25, 2015 by anyushka

Merry Christmas! It’s a bit complicated to say that with all that’s going on in the world. But while Christmas cannot and does not take any of the suffering away that so many people live in, it offers something new, … Continue reading →

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Love.

Posted on December 19, 2015 by anyushka

And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their … Continue reading →

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Gold Glitter Made My Day

Posted on December 11, 2015 by anyushka

I discovered gold and silver glitter as essential ingredients to a happy life today :)… Nothing better! I had so much fun… And glitter in my hair, on my hands, face, clothes…………… Wishing you all a sparkling third Advent weekend!

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Silent Night

Posted on December 8, 2015 by anyushka

I’m not sure the way Advent and Christmas are usually celebrated is much to my liking… It’s all about words like “falalalala” and  “glooo-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-hooo-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-hooo-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-hoooria” (come on, you can do it…), and inevitably, the realities of our lives will clash with the … Continue reading →

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Into The Darkest Hour

Posted on November 30, 2015 by anyushka

It was a time like this, war & tumult of war, a horror in the air. Hungry yawned the abyss – and yet there came the star and the child most wonderfully there. It was a time like this of … Continue reading →

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Rejoice!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by anyushka

This week is a time to remember God’s faithful and unfailing love… In all we feel blessed in, in all we struggle. We are held, we are cared about, and there is a trustworthy God who will live our lives with … Continue reading →

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