A Christmas Poem

The world is filled with Christmas;
My heart knows not a care,
But burns with tiny candles
That I have lighted there.
I’ve trimmed the tree with color
And made the silver shine;
And I am hearing carols
Within this hear of mine.
I’ve dusted out each corner
Of every waiting room;
The house is filled with pine cones
And poinsettia blooms.
Please help me keep it [...]

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BELIEVE!

     Believe is such a buzz word…especially at this time of year.   Believe in what?  Well, many would say that’s pretty much up to you to decide.  Others say, believe in yourself.  Followers of Christ say believe in the Bible and ALL it says.
     It’s very apparent that if you believe in the Bible you [...]

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A Christmas Poem

Legacy of the Wind
Where was the wind while the shepherds watched
And the sleepy stars candled the night?
Did it hear the innkeeper say “no room”
And wait by the stable site?
I am sure it nestled by donkey and lamb
And stirred the redolent hay
And was first to kiss the Christ Child’s cheek -
Heard Mary and Joseph pray.

For on [...]

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Receiving and Giving part II

     To really understand the scripture, “It is more blessed to give than to recieve” I think it is important to understand what blessed means.  Webster defines it as: “…of or enjoying happiness” and “bringing pleasure or contentment”. 
      The first meaning is a bit more difficult to understand where the second meaning makes all the sense [...]

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Receiving versus Giving part I

     Our pastor posed an interesting couple of questions today.  The first was, “How many of you will get more gifts than you need?”  Of course, most of us raised our hands.  Then he asked, “How many of you will get more gifts than you want?”   There were far less hands on that one!
     So, [...]

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