Category Archives: Advent

THE WAITING IS OVER

Posted on December 15, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINALLY POSTED DECEMBER 24, 2017 BY ATIMETOSHARE.ME He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of a virgin.  This in itself is impossible to comprehend, yet Jesus did this, because of His great compassion for us.  He was there … Continue reading →

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FEAR NOT

Posted on December 13, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

Fear not, for I am with you;     be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,     I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Don’t worry, Don’t be afraid, It’s … Continue reading →

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BREATH OF HEAVEN

Posted on December 13, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

A young girl of thirteen or so, was about her daily chores, when suddenly an angel appeared out of nowhere and began to give her the most astonishing news.  Sounds like a story line for a science fiction novel or … Continue reading →

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THE WORD WAS MADE MAN

Posted on December 12, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

“You should point to the whole man Jesus and say, That is God.”   Martin Luther How can it be – a child conceived by the Holy Spirit, within the womb of a virgin?  Why is it that God decided to take on … Continue reading →

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WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Posted on December 10, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

Elizabeth was no spring chicken. In fact she was well beyond menopause and her prayer for a child had never been answered – a stigma for women of her time. She probably had given up.  When given the news that she would bear … Continue reading →

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A GREAT ADVENTURE AWAITS

Posted on December 8, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

When I was a child, I always thought it would be thrilling to be an archaeologist and explore long hidden civilizations – to see what people did in past times – to unearth relics and other treasures.  Of course as I … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL

Posted on December 6, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

This poignant tale was written by Hans Christian Anderson and published in 1845. The author came to life on the movie screen as Danny Kaye recreated some of his stories.  He was portrayed as a wonderful story teller who delighted children … Continue reading →

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PREPARE FOR THE SECOND COMING

Posted on December 1, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

They waited for generations.  Not since the days of King David and his wise son, Solomon, had there been such anticipation.  They would wait for a long, long time.  They would be persecuted, live in slavery, become a nomadic nation … Continue reading →

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MAKE WAY FOR THE KING

Posted on December 1, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

Isaiah 40:4 & 5 “Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,… and all people will … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A STORY

Posted on November 26, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

The Christmas or “holiday” season is upon us.  The Grinch, Santa Claus, Frosty, the Snowman and countless other characters have already been dancing across our TV screens.  In fact, only a couple days ago, social media slammed “A Charlie Brown … Continue reading →

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LIGHTS UP

Posted on December 23, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

Oh the weather outside is frightful  . . . well, actually the temperatures are dropping and soon will be in the normal range for this time of year in Minnesota.  There’s some white stuff on the ground, but we were … Continue reading →

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FEAR NOT!

Posted on December 23, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should … Continue reading →

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HOPE LIES IN A MANGER

Posted on December 22, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

It’s easy to see why we need someone to rescue us from the ugliness which has invaded the world.  Identity theft has run amok – human slavery still exists as children are sold into prostitution – morality is at an all time low –  everything … Continue reading →

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PEACE ON EARTH

Posted on December 19, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

The world was a much smaller place than it is today, when Jesus was born in the tiny town of Bethlehem.  In fact a geographer named, Strabo had mapped out as much of it as he possibly could at the time.  There … Continue reading →

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FIRST OR LAST?

Posted on December 18, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

It seems that every other year, another Star Wars movie comes out, claiming to be the last one. Of course this is one of those classics that will probably will go on to infinity and beyond.  The latest, “The Last … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST STORY EVERY TOLD

Posted on December 17, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

One of the things young actors learn about performing is the importance of an audience. In live theater you never know what kind of response you’ll get until it happens and each time it’s performed the audience reaction can be different. … Continue reading →

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THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES

Posted on December 16, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could hit the pause button and stop the world for a time?  Some days are more chaotic than others, but at this time of the year we all need to slow down and take a … Continue reading →

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IT’S GOOD TO BE THE QUEEN!

Posted on December 15, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

Every young girl dreams of becoming a princess. When my sister and I were young, we’d pretend to be royals every night in the room we shared.  We were supposed to be sleeping, but instead we’d have the sheets wrapped around … Continue reading →

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PINTEREST PERFECT?

Posted on December 14, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

You’ve hung the holiday lights and your yard resembles a Currier & Ives painting.  The entrance to your home is filled with wonderful scents of the Christmas season.  Cookies, pies and special cakes are laid out upon a white table cloth, with … Continue reading →

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YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS!

Posted on December 10, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

A rerun from 12/10/14 about yet another Christmas Pageant. I’m one of those old dogs who is constantly learning.  I’ve spent much of my time on earth learning to be patient, but I never seem to get it. I had another lesson … Continue reading →

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