The Words of Christmas – Light

  This post appeared first on Jacqueline’s Blog. Lights! I’m just dying to have some of those round lights strung somewhere around my home. Everywhere! They are everywhere, I tell you! Inviting me in to nestle with my warm, fuzzy, turquoise and white polka dot throw, good book, cup of hot cocoa flavored with peppermint, […]

December 23, 2015

Prince of Peace!   For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
 and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 With the busyness of Christmas, we often find ourselves missing out on the […]

The Words of Christmas – Joy!

The post appeared first on Jacqueline Heider’s blog, jacquelineheider.com Joy! One of my favorite words of Christmas. Within these three lovely letters reside delight, pleasure, and sheer bliss. But how? How does this petite word of Christmas pack such a potent and powerful punch? The answer, knitted together and hidden in the secret place of […]

December 16, 2016

Everlasting Father! For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
 and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 The word father for many denotes a strong, secure, and steady title where rest, warmth […]

How Do You Decorate Your Marriage?

I have to admit, I have never decorated the outside of our house or our the yard for Christmas. I’m not against it, and I don’t have anything against those that do. It’s just seems like a lot of work for something you’re going to have to take down in 30 days. Yes – we decorate the inside of […]

The Words of Christmas – Peace

The post appeared first on Jacqueline’s Blog, jacquelineheider.com Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace (Franz Gruber 1818) Peace, heavenly peace. Those words are the essence of Christmas. As I type these words […]

December 9, 2015

Mighty God! For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
 and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 When I think Jesus as our Mighty God, the children’s song, My God is so […]

The Words of Christmas – Hope

This series appeared first on Jacqueline Heider’s Blog, jacquelineheider.com. Words are powerful. They evoke emotions, cause strife, or bring calm. Words speak life or death, induce laughter or tears. Without words communication would be hindered, thoughts unexpressed. At Christmas we use words to sings songs, share stories, and send sentiments to family and friends. And, […]

December 2, 2015

Wonderful Counselor! For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
 and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 Have you pondered the benefits of knowing Christ recently? This verse tells us that this […]