While each celebration had their own significance, all of them were designed to remind the people of the Lord and call on them to deepen their relationship with Him. As we celebrate our Christian holidays together with our friends and family here at the Gardens, we can use the rich traditions surrounding these holy days to remember the many blessings in our lives and let that propel us into a closer, more meaningful walk with Him.
Barry Rd. Text Size. When Our Families Grow Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Proverbs KJV Children are a gift from God, and our grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews are too. When Someone is Saved Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Luke KJV The well-known and beloved story of the prodigal son paints the picture of a father who forgives his son and ecstatically celebrates his return.
Solemn performance; a distinguishing by solemn rites; as the celebration of a marriage, or of a religious festival. A distinguishing by ceremonies, or by marks of joy or respect; as the celebration of a birth day, or other anniversary. Praise; renown; honor or distinction bestowed, whether by songs, eulogies, or rites and ceremonies. Fame; renown; the distinction or honor publicly bestowed on a nation or person, on character or exploits; the distinction bestowed on whatever is great or remarkable, and manifested by praises or eulogies; as the celebrity of the duke of Wellington; the celebrity of Homer, or of the Iliad.
Public and splendid transaction; as the celebrity of a marriage. In this sense, as used by Bacon, we now use celebration. For a complete Scripture study system, try SwordSearcher Bible Software , which includes the unabridged version of this dictionary. Enjoying a wedding feast, sitting with Mary listening at his feet, spending time with children—in all these moments and many more, Jesus was present to the sacred things happening in everyday life.
Yes, celebration can involve going out to eat, fireworks, candles on a cake, loud music, and laughter. But more than that, it's about being present to what is, noticing the good that still exists even in the middle of the broken. It's choosing hope. It's trusting that you'll find something beautiful, redemptive, and sacred even when it looks like that's an impossible task. Life is wild, chaotic, beautiful, and sacred all at the same time. I've learned that celebrating in the midst of that wildness and chaos makes the beauty and the sacredness much clearer.
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Shauna Niequist is an author, wife, and mother based in Chicago. They are celebrating the birth of their third child. We won! Let's celebrate! Her lecture celebrated the genius of the artist. See More Examples We should celebrate diversity. He is celebrated for his contributions to modern science. Full Definition of celebrate. Synonyms for celebrate Synonyms bless , carol , emblazon , exalt , extol also extoll , glorify , hymn , laud , magnify , praise , resound Visit the Thesaurus for More.
Choose the Right Synonym for celebrate keep , observe , celebrate , commemorate mean to notice or honor a day, occasion, or deed. Examples of celebrate in a Sentence We are celebrating my birthday by going out to dinner. We are celebrating our anniversary next week.
The book celebrates the movies of the past.
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