December 4 - Mini Advent Calendar

December 4 - Miniature Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars.  I originally had planned on only showcasing one but then my dearest Aunt gave me a mini Advent Calendar in the form of a card!!!!  It's so cute - I couldn't resist featuring this one also. (I will post the Mini Advent Calendar at midnight each evening and then the second one at noon each day until Christmas Eve)

(click HERE to view Day#3 of the "Jesus is the Lighthouse" Advent Calendar)  

Now, everything on this card does not focus on the birth of Jesus Christ but I have transformed it to be completely Christian by including a Bible verse each day - I'm calling it:

"The Importance of Small Things"

In the picture below I placed a nickle on the card/calendar so that you will be able to gauge the actual smallness of the card:

Today is December 4th and I am opening Box#4

Inside we find:

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A snowglobe

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He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”

Matthew 13:31-32

We studied the Mustard tree in the Tree series

click HERE to read:

Trees#5 - Mustard, Faith & Mulberry

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You might enjoy this daily video  "Advent Calendar Devotion" - Below is December 4th:

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"December 4th - Advent Calendar Daily Devotion"

DAY#3 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

DAY#3 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars and this is the second one. (click HERE to view Day3 of the Mini Advent Calendar).  

There are so many Bible verses talking about Jesus Christ being the light, that's why I am calling this calendar:

"Jesus is the Lighthouse"

A lighthouse guides mariners safely to their destination - just like Jesus (who is the Light of the world) guides us to eternal life.

 

Today is December 3rd and I am opening Box#3

Inside we find:

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Sweet treats (cookies, candies & sugar plums)

(I'm guessing that the fish is a gummy fish-shaped candy)

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He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 

2 Timothy 1:9-10

Interesting fact:  Did you know that Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses??  (Maine is a close second).

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"Mary's Faithful Life"

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #606

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #606!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 

during the month of December I will be featuring a post focusing on Christmas:

European Christmas Music - IRELAND

Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 

click HERE to shop for the best seeds

Or click picture below:

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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:

Evening Sun Mix Sunflower Tote Bag
by GodsGrowingGarden

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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!

We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)

Features!

Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 

My Features this Week are:

1. "How To Make A Froebel Star" by Our Grand Lives

2. "The Nativity!  Advent Connections with Our Littles" by Our Grand Lives

3. "Thankful in Antique Post Cards" by Old Rock Farmhouse

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!

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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from
 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
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December 3 - Mini Advent Calendar

December 3 - Miniature Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars.  I originally had planned on only showcasing one but then my dearest Aunt gave me a mini Advent Calendar in the form of a card!!!!  It's so cute - I couldn't resist featuring this one also. (I will post the Mini Advent Calendar at midnight each evening and then the second one at noon each day until Christmas Eve)

(click HERE to view Day#2 of the "Jesus is the Lighthouse" Advent Calendar)  

Now, everything on this card does not focus on the birth of Jesus Christ but I have transformed it to be completely Christian by including a Bible verse each day - I'm calling it:

"The Importance of Small Things"

In the picture below I placed a nickle on the card/calendar so that you will be able to gauge the actual smallness of the card:

Today is December 3rd and I am opening Box#3

Inside we find:

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A snowman

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“Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.”

James 3:4

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You might enjoy this daily video "Advent Calendar Devotion" - Below is December 3rd:

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"December 3rd - Advent Calendar Daily Devotion"

DAY#2 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

DAY#2 - Jesus is the Lighthouse Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars and this is the second one. (click HERE to view Day2 of the Mini Advent Calendar).  

There are so many Bible verses talking about Jesus Christ being the light, that's why I am calling this calendar:

"Jesus is the Lighthouse"

A lighthouse guides mariners safely to their destination - just like Jesus (who is the Light of the world) guides us to eternal life.

 

Today is December 2nd and I am opening Box#2

Inside we find:

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Stockings hung on a fireplace mantel

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For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:6

Interesting fact:  Did you know that Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses??  (Maine is a close second).

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"Nativity Basics"

You're the STAR - Week#1 GARDEN (December 2024)

We had a dusting of snow this weekend - it was beautiful.

Thank you again for joining us!

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Christmas at the Manor House

WELCOME to the December 2024 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the December 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your GARDEN week Hosts 

 
This week is GARDEN feature week
Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the November 2024 "You're the Star" blog hop)

An End-of-Fall Perennial Garden by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Midwest Gardening - Last of the Garden by  Old New Green Redo

The Gardens at Lake Merritt by Mille Fiori Favoriti

Fall Foliage in NEPA by Debbie-Dabble Blog

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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December 2 - Mini Advent Calendar

December 2 - Miniature Advent Calendar

Welcome to Advent Season 2024!!  Advent is the season that begins the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth.  The word "Advent" is derived from the Latin word "adventus" which means "coming".  During Advent, Christians celebrate the birth of the Messiah Jesus but it is also a time to prepare for the second coming of Christ. 

Every year I feature a different Advent calendar and I've been doing this since 2016.  This year, I am actually featuring two different calendars.  I originally had planned on only showcasing one but then my dearest Aunt gave me a mini Advent Calendar in the form of a card!!!!  It's so cute - I couldn't resist featuring this one also. (I will post the Mini Advent Calendar at midnight each evening and then the second one at noon each day until Christmas Eve)

(click HERE to view Day#1 of the "Jesus is the Lighthouse" Advent Calendar)  

Now, everything on this card does not focus on the birth of Jesus Christ but I have transformed it to be completely Christian by including a Bible verse each day - I'm calling it:

"The Importance of Small Things"

In the picture below I placed a nickle on the card/calendar so that you will be able to gauge the actual smallness of the card:

Today is December 2nd and I am opening Box#2

Inside we find:

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A rabbit 

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“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

Luke 16:10

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You might enjoy this daily video "Advent Calendar Devotion" - Below is December 2nd:

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"December 2nd - Advent Calendar Daily Devotion"