Tag Archives: Christmas

Wrestling with Truth — December 16, 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Today in Wrestling with Truth, we addressed the theological themes in the great hymn: Angels from the Realms of Glory.  The text was written by James Montgomery (1771-1854) and the tune, Regent Square, by Henry Smart (1813-1879). The themes of … Continue reading →

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THE CHURCH ALPHABET — Incarnation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

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Wrestling with Truth December 11, 2011

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Symbols, Part 2 We continued on with our study of symbols and signs and thought especially about Christmas-related symbols, both secular and sacred. We used the following hymns and poems because of their references to symbols and signs: What star … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Well, it is great to be in our own home in the days leading up to Christmas. As we await the advent of Jesus’ birthday, there are lots of fun things to do in preparation: listen to many Christmas records … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Guest

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

I read yesterday Ann Perry’s A Christmas Guest.  (Context: Flying home from New York to Kentucky.  Yeah! . . . Oops!  Yes, Dad, I still love you!) Meet Mariah Ellison, one grumpy, snobby, English grandmamma who no one really likes … Continue reading →

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