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His Stocking is Empty; But The Manger Isn’t (a repost from 12-25-13)

25 Dec

His stocking is empty.  The stocking I made to match with Cedric's.  A stocking I have filled for 17 precious years.  Stockings that were 4 and then became 8 and this year would have been 9.   But after 17 years.  It is empty.  It hangs limp, while all the others burst from the seams; awaiting their precious owners. But it's not about the stockings, or the tree. It's not about the presents; but His presence.  And as I stepped outside this morning, the heavens declared their Majesty.  The moon and the stars in all their bright, ... View Post

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farm house Christmas, greatest gift, grief during the Holidays, joy, manger, stockings

His Stocking is Empty, But the Manger Isn’t; Finding Christmas Joy

25 Dec

His stocking is empty. The stocking I made to match with our farm boy.  A stocking I have filled for 17 precious years. Stockings that were 4 and then became 8 and this year would have been 9.   But after 17 years.  It is empty.  It hangs limp, while all the others burst from the seams; awaiting their precious owners. But it's not about the stockings, or the tree.   It's not about the presents; but His presence. And as I stepped outside this morning, the heavens declared their Majesty. The moon and the stars in all their bright, glory rang out the song that,  Jesus is ... View Post

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cancer, Christmas, death of a child, Elijah, faith, joy, stockings

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