And the word

John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

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The light of Christ fills us but is always meant to shine through us as well. Tripp Prince

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Two sisters singing a beautiful song, a beautiful truth

HOLY NIGHT by Lucy & Martha Thomas - Beautiful Christmas songs

O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining.

It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.

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Crock pot candy

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a41805069/crock-pot-candy-recipe/

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, diced

16 oz. almond bark

12 oz.  bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 oz. dark chocolate chips
10 oz. peanut butter chips
3 c. salted, roasted peanuts
1 1/2 c. lightly crushed, ridged potato chips
1 1/2 c. crushed pretzel twists or skinny sticks
1 c. red and green coated candies, such as M&Ms, optional
1/4 c. sprinkles (optional)

Chop the almond bark into pieces about the size of the chocolate chips.

Add the almond bark, semi-sweet, dark, and peanut butter chips to the slow cooker. Cover with a lid and cook on high for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10 to 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until all of the chips are melted. Reduce the slow cooker temperature to hold warm. Gently stir in the peanuts, potato chips, and pretzels.

Line 3 sheet trays with parchment paper. Using a spoon, drop mounded scoops (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) onto the sheet trays, about 1 inch apart (the candies will spread and settle a little once dropped). Gently press 3 to 5 coated candies into the top of each piece of candy and sprinkle with sprinkles, if desired.

Let rest at room temperature until firm, 30 to 45 minutes.

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I woke up about 1:30 this morning convinced that there was a mouse at least 5 feet tall eating my kitchen cupboards!  I couldn’t move.  I couldn't make a sound.  I couldn’t wake my husband up to go catch it.  All I could do was lay in bed in the darkness and fear the unknown.  I needed light. There was only darkness around me.  Then I remembered God saying, "Let there be light" and my fear was gone. In Proverbs 15:30, we read that the light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. Another translation says that Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. A third translation says that a cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.  Joy. Finding joy. I’ve heard those words somewhere recently.  Joy comes from Jesus Christ.  The Light of Christ is the divine energy or power that proceeds from God through Christ and gives life and light to all things. ~~  Marilee

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I looked for a craft idea about light. This site has some great candle and tea light ideas.  There's a couple of them I'm going to make this weekend.

14 DIY Christmas Candles and Tea Lights Ideas

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THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE LEGEND

During the Christmas holidays the many decorations which adorn the windows and doors of homes are truly things of beauty. Each candle, seen in so many of our windows at this beautiful season of the year, tells an inspiring story.

Many years ago in a tidy little cottage on the edge of a village in Austria, a cobbler and his wife made their home. Their possessions were far from plentiful; but in spite of that, they shared what they had with others. Symbolic of their love and generosity for their fellowman was the lighted candle that they placed in the window of their humble cottage.

Over a number of years war, along with its companions, famine and destruction, fell upon the land. This little village suffered; yet, through it all, the cobbler and his wife suffered less than the others.

The villagers were puzzled about this and talked among themselves. "Surely, there is something special about them," they said. "They are always spared from our misfortune. Let us put a candle in our window and see if that is the mysterious charm."

It so happened that the first night a candle was lighted in the window of every home was Christmas Eve. Before the first rays of the morning sun showed over the horizon, a messenger rode into the village to bring the great news: peace had come to the land.  That Christmas Day there was amazement and awe in the hearts of the humble villagers. And, as they thanked God for the blessings of peace, they said to one another, "Let us always remember to light candles on the evening of Christ's birth."

 Many years have passed since this beautiful custom of placing a lighted candle in the window on Christmas Eve occurred. The custom has spread all over the world, sending forth a message of love, hope and cheer.