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Miriam's Cup: A symbol of hope for Passover, or any time a hopeful moment is needed (see below). Click here for ordering information 7" tall, $55 + S+H Each hand-painted glass is unique; design will vary slightly
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I am part of a group of women retreat leaders and we particularly like the cobalt blue color (of your Miriam Cup)--we even give blue bowls to the women at each of our retreats--as a sign of HOPE. The reason we call the color the "blue of hope" is that sometimes my sister rises early to pray--in the night and as dawn comes--a nightwatch. As the night is ending and yet the dawn is not quite there, the sky turns an interesting color--the color of your Miriam cups.
We consider that blue to be a sign that even though the dawn (in our lives, whatever that might be) may not be here yet, the night is ending and there is hope for the sun to rise... Also, when I was in Jerusalem, I bought a Miriam cup made by Mallory Serebrin Jacobs--she shared with me the symbolism that even as the Israelites were fleeing the Egyptians (not knowing exactly what would be their fate), Miriam thought to bring a timbrel with her--seeming to be ready to celebrate and worship and thank God for His deliverance when it came to pass. So I often use my Miriam cup to celebrate God's goodness and hearing us even before the full answer to our prayers has been experienced. So--today when I talked with a friend anxiously waiting for a biopsy result, I thought of getting her a Miriam cup--and of all the Miriam cups I saw on the Internet, I liked yours best! It is beautiful. (Beth Brokaw, Asuza, California) |
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