Monthly Archives: December 2012

New Year Dawning

Posted on December 28, 2012 by mhrockness

“A weaving of light and shadow, as the old year dies.  But they are the light and shadows not of sunset, but of dawn – a dawn that will turn its dreams into realities.”                                          31 December 1917 I love a new … Continue reading →

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Angels Rejoice!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by mhrockness

How the angels must watch the first day when that light reaches a new spot on this eartht hat God so loves – and the great wall of darkness is pushed back one tiny bit – and, oh, the joy … Continue reading →

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Light of Joy

Posted on December 14, 2012 by mhrockness

“The first impression of Palestine was of the strangely small scale of everything.  But before nightfall one came to realize that this is an intrinsic part – that God wants to show us that nothing is great or small to … Continue reading →

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Redemption’s Dawn

Posted on December 7, 2012 by mhrockness

  “Once more – after twenty-two years, Christmas Day in Tolga – & again Christmas like in its deepest sense with just a touch of the fondak (native inn) to make it beautiful – common brick walls – earth floor & unglazed windows – such … Continue reading →

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Morning Star Rises

Posted on December 1, 2012 by mhrockness

“The morning star is so perfectly marvellous these days.  It hangs in the dawn like a great globe of silver fire.  Of all the images of Christ it seems the one that is almost more than an image – it … Continue reading →

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