Christmas
A queen acknowledges The King
by Peggy Drinkard
Take a few minutes if you can to enjoy the Queen of England’s Christmas message. I found it quite beautiful, most particularly the way she acknowledges Christ so freely and unashamedly. One day all the rulers of all the kingdoms will acknowledge the King of Kings…some gladly and …
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Christmas
Is your gift from Christ still in the box?
by Jimmy Hopper
The Christmas thoughts below are from Elder Steve Nippert. Good words for us.
As we approach Christmas, the purchase of gifts is upon us. When Christ left this earth to be with the Father, He left us a gift.
Have you unwrapped your gift from Christ and are you using …
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Christmas
Not that you wanted to know, or “misery loves company”
by Peggy Drinkard
Life’s been pretty hectic around our house the last few weeks since my mom had a fall, so I was enjoying just staying in this morning, drinking my coffee and staring at our Christmas tree. I began to peruse some catalogues for Christmas crafts to use for the covenant …
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Christmas
Christmas Reflections
by Jimmy Hopper
If you have not yet read the lead article in the December Salt and Light about Christmas meaning, traditions, and memories written by some of the women of Riverwood, be sure and do so. It is a wonderful collection and you will be in turn amused, filled with joy, and …
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Christmas
Gold, Frankincense, and Sufjan
by Tim Lien
I guess true fans already know this, but Sufjan Stevens has released a 5-CD set of Christmas music.
You can listen to all five albums online (via streaming thru Quicktime) here:
http://www.asthmatickitty.com/suf_xmas/suf_xmas.php
Let the yuletide begin…
(Riverwood’s connection with Sufjan? Remember Vito Aiuto …