“Every year we celebrate the holy
season of Advent, O God. Every year
we pray those beautiful prayers of
longing and waiting, and sing
those lovely songs of hope and promise.”
~ Karl Rahner
Prepare the Way
christmas
Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Matthew 1:21 (NIV)
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
O Come Let Us Adore Him
Matthew 1:22-23 (NIV)
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”.)
Merry Christmas!
“Jesus is God’s perfect, indescribable gift.
The amazing thing is that not only
are we able to receive this gift,
but we are able to share it
with others on Christmas
and every other day of the year.”
~ Joel Osteen
Climb Into the Sleigh
“Christmas waves a magic wand
over this world, and behold,
everything is softer
and more beautiful.”
~ Norman Vincent Peale
Come and See
“Little children,
you are from God,
and have conquered them;
for the one who is in you
is greater than the one
who is in this world.”
~ Jesus Christ
Eating My Way Through the Alphabet: Letter X
What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Chow Down: Xmas Pizzelle Cookies! I’m obsessed with food that has eye appeal. That’s one reason I was drawn to pizzelles, a traditional Italian waffle cookie. I could make you crazy by telling you we’re going to make them from scratch, but hey, my time is in high demand just like yours. Besides, since I don’t own a pizzelle iron, sometimes it’s better to leave things to an expert. I’m here today to save you time when someone suggests a Holiday Cookie Exchange. Pick up a package of Classic Italian Pizzelles on your way home from work, dip the cookies in melted chocolate, and sprinkle with nuts. You can thank me later when you’re sitting back relaxing with a glass of wine.
XMAS PIZZELLE COOKIES
Ingredients:
7-ounce package Vanilla Flavored Pizzelle Cookies
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces pistachios, chopped
Instructions:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Heat in microwave on 50% setting for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat in 30-second intervals until melted. Stir until smooth. Dip half of each pizzelle cookie into melted chocolate. Sprinkle both sides with chopped pistachios. Place on baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
Christmas is Joy
“Christmas is joy,
religious joy,
an inner joy of
light and peace.”
~ Pope Francis
The Spirit of Giving
Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family
and to create memories that
will last forever.
Jesus is God’s perfect,
indescribable gift.
The amazing thing is that
not only are we able
to receive this gift,
but we are able to share it
with others on Christmas
and every other day
of the year.”
~ Joel Osteen
