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When Buzz Lightyear met Jesus

Posted on December 25, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Can you spot the character who seems out of place in this nativity scene? Buzz ended up in the Nativity scene following a recent family activity at the church. As I picked him up, I must have pressed a button … Continue reading →

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When the Elf on Shelf met Jesus

Posted on December 23, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Can you spot the character who seems out of place in this nativity scene? This year we have had an elf on the shelf stay with us. Each day when our children wake up the Elf can be found in unusual … Continue reading →

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Jesus is God’s Gift: An all age visual, fun, interactive and creative Christmas talk

Posted on November 28, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

This fun, visual and creative talk explains how Jesus is God’s gift to the world using a wrapped up present with various items inside of it. As you pull each item out (it’s best done in order) you simply explain … Continue reading →

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Advent 24: What do we need for Christmas?

Posted on December 24, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

There once were some parents who wanted to buy their daughter the perfect Christmas present and so they bought her a bike which was something that she really needed. Because they cared so much, they invested a huge amount of time and effort … Continue reading →

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Advent 17: That is Amazing News!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

The shepherds were shocked and amazed by their angelic visitors and the mind blowing news that they were hearing. It’s really no wonder that they left their sheep in the middle of the night to go to see if it … Continue reading →

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The One About Looking Closer

Posted on December 18, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

I recently received a card and I was so excited as I opened the envelope until I saw the picture inside. They had written ‘Graeme’ on the outside and put a picture of a fat bloke in a funny costume inside. … Continue reading →

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Everyone loves Dopey, don’t they?

Posted on January 2, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

When people ask my daughter what her favourite Christmas present was she says Dopey. The irony of this is that it was probably her least expensive present which I bought for £1 at a car boot sale. We bought my … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Christmas Present

Posted on December 24, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

There once were some parents who wanted to buy their child the perfect Christmas present. In the end they decided to get a bike which was something that he really needed and because they cared, they put a huge amount of time and … Continue reading →

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