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This work provides a guide for creative action and ritual making throughout the seasons, an exploration of anti-Zionist Judaism, and spiritual-cultural invitation to embody and expand decolonial, anti-racist, queer, and feminist Jewish practice.

Jesus, born long ago in Bethlehem, is the greatest gift ever given. Prophets foretold of His miraculous birth, His holy life and ministry. They testify that our Savior Jesus Christ is the son of God-the light, the life, and the hope of the world.At Christmastime, we read the sacred story of His birth from various Scriptures. This book allows us to move through Isaiah, Luke, Matthew, Helaman, and 3 Nephi without interruption. May it add to the warmth and joy of your worship during the blessed Christmas season!

While the world tries to rush us into Christmas, decorating the day after Halloween and packing it all up once the gifts are opened on December 25, Advent is a season of preparation that-like our holiday gatherings themselves-takes time and care. Think of the anticipation that comes with hosting loved ones for Christmas dinner: We begin by extending an invitation. We make plans, and as the event draws closer, we begin our preparations. Ultimately, we open the door and welcome our guests, and that is when, finally, we celebrate. ¿Advent should feel the same way, a time to make ready for the long-awaited event of Christ's birth. In Stay Awhile, pastor Kara Eidson presents a banquet table of inspiration for Advent, including weekly reflections for personal and small group use, brief daily devotions, and ideas to involve the whole congregation. Congregational resources include liturgies, sermon starters, children's moments, and even a no-rehearsals-needed Christmas pageant.

An Allegorical Tale that, although short, is hopefully meaningfully to any heart quiet enough to hear it's mysteries.

A Devotional for 28 Days of Reflection and ChangeNot every pilgrimage requires travel. Some pilgrimages, like this one, can be embarked on without going very far from home. Whether a pilgrimage involves walking the Camino, preparing for Advent, or consciously marking off a period of time to make some changes in your life, what every pilgrim knows is that change does not come easily and rarely happens all at once.We don't change by suddenly deciding to change. We change in small ways when we daily open ourselves to the possibility that we too could be made anew. With this in mind, we pay attention. We keep our eyes and ears open for direction and our hearts open to the possibility of wonder and miracle. And when things go wrong, as they always do, we rejoice and give thanks anyway. These are what every pilgrim practices and what this book will, step by step, guide you through.Walking into the Light is a 28-day pilgrimage that takes us through dark times with the promise of light ahead. Each day on this journey, we'll be on the lookout for ways to better live our lives in ways which might invite the Divine to shine through. We'll also be listening for calling, staying open to wonder, and experimenting with practices for traveling light and keeping it holy.Through photos, stories, practices, and suggested readings, you'll be guided along in a way that sets you free to explore and find your own Way through. Some days it will all come together. Other days it won't. We expect this. Though we're headed towards mountaintops, we're ready for the valleys. Though we long to walk in the light right now, we're ready for the dark nights we'll surely encounter.That's the pilgrim life. Every day a new beginning. Blessings always and already on the way.

This beautifully illustrated Passover haggadah explores the symbols and traditions of this meaningful holiday through a collection of poems, songs, and activities.

The Book Of Enlightenment For The Instruction Of The Inquirer Samaritan High Priest Jacob son of Aaron set out to answer twenty-five questions most frequently asked of him by outsiders as well as of those among his own community.

Cute and contemporary Christmas romance between a boy and girl in their twenties mostly set in Colchester, England.

Celebrate the miracle of Jesus's birth with Brain Games - Bible Word Search Christmas Puzzles. Rediscover the Bible's nativity story and favorite Christmas hymns as you solve 70 word search puzzles! Revisit Bible passages from the gospels of Luke and Matthew, as well as Biblical prophecies, as you hunt for words aboutJoseph's dreams, Mary's trust, the shepherds' wonder, and the wise men's journey of faith. Find words from beloved Christmas carols like "O Holy Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "Joy to the World." Complete answer key is found in the back of the book. Spiral bound, 160 pages. Brain Games - Bible Word Search Christmas Puzzles offers entertainment for the whole family.

What is most important is that I hope you were inspirited by the story. There is way too much negativity in the air these days, and it is my hope and prayer that the story spoke to you in a positive way. If every day were like Christmas, "what a wonderful world this would be!"ImagineOur once homeless people have jobs and a place to live.Our veterans and elderly are being cared for as they should be.Our streets and schools would be safe for all children.Our world is at peace."Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me."

Et sødt og sjovt juleeventyr om mopsen PEGGY med et hjerte af guld, der vil gøre alt for at gøre sin familie glad.MOPSEN, DER VILLE VÆRE EN NISSEMopsen Peggys bedste ven, pigen Chloe, og Chloes familie vinder en julerejse til Lapland. Desværre har Chloes far ikke tid til at tage med, så Chloe skriver i et brev til julemanden, at hendes største ønske er, at han alligevel kommer med.Peggy vil gerne hjælpe og sørge for, at julemanden får brevet. Men hvordan skal en lille mops få afleveret et brev til selveste julemanden?Måske ved at klæde sig ud som nisse?Titler i serien:Mopsen, der ville være en enhjørningMopsen, der ville være et rensdyrMopsen, der ville være et græskarMopsen, der ville være en stjerneMopsen, der ville være en havfrueMopsen, der ville være en nisseMopsen, der ville være en heksHøjtlæsning fra 5+ Selvlæsning fra 8+Lix 22,9 ml=9,1 lo=13,8

SHAVUOT (The Feast of Weeks) is another Appointed Time that God commands in the Torah for us to keep. It's another appointment He has made with us. Now when someone makes an appointment with you, who is in charge of the agenda for the meeting, you or the person who made the appointment? Right! The person who set the appointment is in charge. So God has made an appointment, an Appointed Time for us on this day called Shavuot. So we don't come to this day and tell God what we are going to do. We find out why He set it. We look at the commandment and all Scriptures pertaining to it to see what He has in mind for this Appointed Time, and how He wants us to observe it and celebrate it. That's what this book is all about!THIS BOOK IS SPIRITUALLY RICH! It is full of HOLY SPIRIT POWER. It is not for casual reading or for just gaining Biblical knowledge. This book is for those who love to do deep, serious study of the Bible and allow it to change their hearts and renew their minds, allow it to bring them to repentance, to purify and refine their character, to bear the fruits of the Spirit and become more and more like Yeshua. IF THAT DESCRIBES YOU, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK. You will be so blessed by the many life-changing, life-applicable insights that come from this deep study of Shavuot.

This novel is science fiction and belongs to the Electroswing Christmas Trilogy. It tells a macabre Christmas tale.

It's the last day of school before Christmas break. The children gather around Mrs. C as she opens her gifts from the class. One by one the children share their gifts and their appreciation for their teacher. Yet one boy holds back, uncertain of his gift. Will he give his gift to Mrs. C? What gifts does she receive? The bell rings. Will he give his gift to Mrs. C.? What lesson does she have to share with him before he leaves?

*A Devotional for 28 Days of Reflection and Change*Not every pilgrimage requires travel. Some pilgrimages, like this one, can be embarked on without going very far from home. Whether a pilgrimage involves walking the Camino de Santiago, preparing for Advent, or consciously marking off a period of time to make some changes in your life, what every pilgrim knows is that change does not come easily and rarely happens all at once.We don't change by suddenly deciding to change. We change in small ways when we daily open ourselves to the possibility that we too could be made anew. With this in mind, we pay attention. We keep our eyes and ears open for direction and our hearts open to the possibility of wonder and miracle. And when things go wrong, as they always do, we rejoice and give thanks anyway. These are what every pilgrim practices and what this book will, step by step, guide you through.Walking into the Light is a 28-day pilgrimage that takes us through dark times with the promise of light ahead. Each day on this journey, we'll be on the lookout for ways to better live our lives in ways which might invite the Divine to shine through. We'll also be listening for calling, staying open to wonder, and experimenting with practices for traveling light and keeping it holy.Through photos, stories, practices, and suggested readings, you'll be guided along in a way that sets you free to explore and find your own Way through. Some days it will all come together. Other days it won't. We expect this. Though we're headed towards mountaintops, we're ready for the valleys. Though we long to walk in the light right now, we're ready for the dark nights we'll surely encounter.That's the pilgrim life. Every day a new beginning. Blessings always and already on the way.

Decorate your home with 25 buildings ready to be cut out and crafted together, all you need is a pair of scissors!Celebrate the magical lead up to Christmas with this stunning book and Advent Village craft set. Add festive cheer to each day of Advent by crafting a new addition to your paper village. Each of the 25 buildings is beautifully illustrated and ready for you to assemble in 10 to 15 minutes. From the ultimate gingerbread recipe to wreath making and edible tree decorations, the Christmas Companion guide is packed with comforting crafts and delectable treats to try out this festive season.

There is no better time of year to get creative than Christmas! Indulge yourself in some festive fun with this jam-packed scratch art book, filled with craft, gift and baking ideas, Christmas checklists and fun facts. Then, get imaginative with the decorative scratch art pages by transforming the black and white line art into colorful creations. Everything you need is here, including a special scratch pen, plus lots of tips and tricks for creating some stunning seasonal works of art.

Esther's Easter Dress is a story of a young girl and her journey through Greek Orthodox Holy Week. Esther learns about each day of Holy Week from her mother and Sunday School teacher.Throughout the week, however, she is concerned about not having a white dress to wear for the Holy Friday service where she will participate with other young girls as a maiden guarding Jesus's tomb.This chapter book is written for anyone who wants to know what each service is about and the meaning of the scriptures for each service from the Saturday of Lazarus through Easter.

This unpretentious little book of meditations based on Scripture, ancient hymns, and writings from Church Fathers will nourish the souls of reflective seekers during the forty-day period of Great Lent. Authors of each meditation have delved deeply into the sins and shortcomings of their own hearts, enabling readers to share in a collective human experience-from darkness to light, from despair to hope, and from isolation to commonality in the body of Christ-as they move steadily toward our Lord's Resurrection.The first edition of this book (titled A Journey through Great Lent, edited and authored by Archpriest Steven John Belonick, with coauthors Michele Constable and Michael Soroka), was published by Light & Life Publishing in 1998.

"What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? How did the celebration of Jesus' birth become associated with things like Santa Claus and Christmas Trees? In The True Meaning of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus and the Origins of the Season, biblical scholar Michael Patrick Barber offers an inspiring look at the Bible's accounts of Jesus' birth and the development of celebration of Christmas. Along the way, he answers numerous questions, including: How is the Christmas story related to ancient Jewish expectations? Why is Jesus said to be laid in a "manger"? What are Magi? What was the Christmas star? How did December 25th become the date of Christmas? How did Saint Nicholas become "Santa Claus"? Some of the answers may surprise you, but, as Barber explains, only by understanding the message at the heart of Christmas can we fully enter into the joy it promises"--

The most beloved Christmas carols arranged in 28 daily devotions for the Advent season.The Carols of Christmas is a heart-warming devotional inspired by some of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time. Inside, you'll enjoy a fresh glimpse of some of the same joyful and nostalgic melodies you sing every year now set to personal reflections in this 28-day devotional journey.The carols include "O Holy Night", "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day", "O Little Town of Bethlehem", and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." You'll also discover intriguing stories and thought-provoking details like who wrote the carol; what was going on in their life that perhaps inspired the hymn; and how has God used this hymn throughout time.The book is divided into four weeks of daily devotions, perfect for celebrating Advent or Christmas. Each week you begin by reading the history of the carol, followed by six daily devotions that reflect on a verse from the hymn along with a Scripture reflection. Traditionally, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, but the devotions are undated, allowing you to start at any time.The Carols of Christmas includes:28 Daily DevotionsInspiring stories behind each carolLyrics for each carol, including the original versionsBrief scriptural reflectionsLarge print format available for readers of all agesAudio book available for those on the goThe Carols of Christmas is the ideal resource for personal reflection or as a tool to engage in family worship during the busy holiday season. It also makes for the perfect Christmas gift to friends, family, co-workers, and those who are homebound.This Christmas, you can continue to enjoy the nostalgic songs that warm our hearts each year along with a better understanding of the carols and how they reflect our Savior's birth.