Meandering the Mesquite: Gifts from the first Christmas Get Out

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Never miss a creative idea that she shares by connecting with her here, or read more of her posts. These wise men from the east are called, it shows what is to come, That salvation is not limited to the Jews only but also for the Gentiles as the Magi are not Jews. It shows that those from afar will seek Him and will worship HIm. It shows that rulers will bow unto Him and will honor Him as the King of kings and the Lord of lords. The gift of the magi is not as present for a baby.

What a wonderful gift idea for the ladies of our Altar Guild at church! They work hard all year keeping our Altar cloths and sacred things in tip top shape. Now check your email to confirm your subscription. Once confirmed, the e-book link will be sent to you in a few minutes.

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A specific recipe of spices mixed with “pure frankincense” (v. 34) was to be consecrated as “pure and holy” (v.35) and was the only incense permitted at the altar. A speculative parallel can be drawn between this and Jesus’ life as a pure and holy offering to the Lord. The idea of incense, burning things to purify the environment both physically and spiritually, is an ancient one and is found in many cultures. Frankincense is one of these things, it even has "incense" in the name. It burns readily and is considered purifying. It was part of the mixture of spices used in Hebrew temples as incense.

Burning incense represented prayers ascending to heaven. As a parent now I see this same commercialism and greed pop up in my own children and I hate it. And because we don’t shower our children with gifts throughout the year, Christmas is a big deal.

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We want to help you manage your own home and family life with all the tools and information you need to be successful, the first time. A “Frankincense” gift is something spiritual, something that will strengthen a person’s walk with Christ, whatever that may be. Our family was large and not well off financially and we often did name exchanges for each other, putting a spending limit of about $20-30. Those were usually the “large” gifts we received that year. FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH wood wick 8oz soy candle. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them.

Other extensions of the Frankincense presents are those that related to a child or adult’s gifts or talents that glorify God. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account.

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But I grew weary of taking the myrrh gift so literally. I began to expand it to include anything to care for the body. The broadest category to expand to is clothing. I had a lot of fun a couple of years buying the kids matching sports team outfits. For example, I bought this Full Armor of God play set for my two older boys and it lasted through tons of playtime for all the children. Frankincense gifts have to do with our relationship with God.

It helped me a lot and I hope it will help others too. One other problem is that mesothelioma is generally a result of the inhalation of fibres from asbestos fiber, which is a extremely dangerous material. Its commonly witnessed among employees in the construction industry who definitely have long experience of asbestos. Let me know if you can think of another reason the wise men might have selected frankincense.

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Most of theses popular toys I’ve purchased have ended up being recycled quickly. When burned, pure frankincense burns a beautiful white flame and emits an earthy aroma of citrus. This made the wise men believe it was a pleasing gift for God. I would like to note that frankincense was not used in sacrificial rituals, but in praise and worship only. It was a substance used to praise and thank God for his holiness.

Keep reading to discover what the gold, frankincense, and myrrh gifts represent and what gifts you can give to meet their parameters (though you can stretch it as you see fit!). Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Prayer is talking to God, but meditation is listening to God. Many people pray, but few take the time to calm their mind and listen for the answer. With the stress, tension, and conflict currently facing the world, perhaps the gift of a little frankincense is still appropriate this Christmas season.

When burned, pure frankincense burns a beautiful white flame and emits an earthy aroma of citrus which was considered to be pleasing to God. Myrrh is an aromatic tree resin used as a perfume, incense, and medicine. It was part of the holy anointing oil used in Hebrew anointing and purification rituals. People who adopt this minimalist Christmas gifting idea come up with Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Christmas gifts to give to their spouses, children, and others. Each one is symbolic and helps them figure out what type of gifts they should give.

Immediately after the Magi left the holy family to go home “by a different way”, Herod announced the decree to slaughter every child born in and around Bethlehem who was two years of age and under. The gold given Jesus was white powder gold, to open his mind to his future path. This is the gold of all life and all stone as the earth is alive. Though the Bible’s account of the wise men’s visit is relatively straightforward, it can be viewed from many different angles. It’s possible that their gifts were specifically intended to pay homage to Jesus’ royalty, deity, and humanity. Beyond that, they may have also carried Temple connotations and even a reference to Jesus’ global mission.

Any chance you can send the labels if I am not on facebook? On my FB page on the left hand side under apps click on “get your free gift”. There should be a link to the Idea Room Printables is for all the other printables I have shared in the last 18 months. Scroll down a ways since this is a repost from last December. I unfortunately have to run the downloads this way since I have found many people stealing my printables and reselling them. They are food grade safe and amazing quality and I use them all of the time.

I use many essential oils for my children and for the whole family. And remember, these gifts were just as useful to Jesus as they were to Mary. I’m not sure what form this would take, but to my mind it would be something simple and homemade, maybe a favourite cookie or a blanket for a favourite doll.