Messiah’s First Breath

From Isaiah 9:6:  “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

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Ultimate grace appears

Sharing Father’s every love

Savior’s purity shall breathe

Holy Spirit waits above

 

Virgin mother gives birth

Revealing destiny’s sign

Emmanuel will walk with us

Glory forever divine

 

Out of darkness stirs light

Echoing heavenly choir

Witness Messiah’s first breath

Peace honors Father’s desires

 

Come all to Bethlehem

Embracing hope born this night

Answer to prayers arrives

Shepherds praise this newborn Knight

 

Brilliant star fills with joy

Hearing each mountaintop sing

Timeless pledges beam with truth

Salvation this Prince shall bring

 

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As Christians around the world celebrate the birth of their eternal Savior, you are invited to listen to one of the season’s most stirring hymns, “All Come, All Ye Faithful.”

 

Interactions (Haiku Series #357)

Just Couldn’t Sleep

Night wakens sweet tooth

Harvesting freezer’s ice cream—

Sundae anyone?

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Oops!

 Backyard football game

Unleashing perfect spiral—

Kitchen window scores

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Love’s Warmth

Snowball fight pauses

Hot chocolate with cookies—

Mother born to lead

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Brian Keepers Quote

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Resilience is not about achieving big, extraordinary things for God; it’s about living an ordinary life in a beautiful way, loving others as Christ has loved us.

From Ephesians 5:19-21:  “As you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

Brian Keepers is an American pastor who has served in the ministry for over 20 years.

John Lennon Quotes

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When we are afraid, we pull back from life.  When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer.

Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.

John Lennon (1940-1980) was a English musician and activist.  He was the founder of one of the most acclaimed groups ever, the Beatles.

Beacon of Peace (Second Sunday of Advent)

From Romans 15:12-13:  “And again Isaiah says, ‘The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the gentiles; in him the gentiles shall hope.’  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Longing for inner peace

Patience fills every heart

Shepherds wonder this night

Spirit’s goodness imparts

 

Viewing Bethlehem’s peace

Mercy nestled with love

Deliverance of light

Precious to God above

 

Raising harmony’s peace

Root of Jesse shall bring

Spring of living waters

Hope abounds, joy will sing

 

Hearing God’s voice of peace

Salvation’s breath of light

Messiah’s truth to come

Angels now taking flight

 

Shining beacon of peace

Heaven’s intent descends

Hope wakens in stable

Love invites joy, God sends

 

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From Psalm 72:12-13:  “For He delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper.  He has pity on the weak and the needy and saves the lives of the needy.”

Monday Memories: Affirming Love

From Song of Solomon 2:8:  “The voice of my beloved!  Look, he comes, leaping upon the mountains, bounding over the hills.”

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Sitting here, another morning’s darkness

Thinking of today’s most beautiful view

Your kindness and love arrives with a smile

Transforming this heart to radiant new

 

Traveling life’s lonely, meaningless road

Dreaming of unlocking a better life

Your cherished spirit bestows precious light

Joining together as husband and wife

 

Making beloved home for two love birds

Nurturing passion with each priceless day

Your tender, caring thoughts lead us forward

Navigating with God’s love, shows His way

 

Affirming love through joyful affection

Walking in Jesus’ perfect reflection

 

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From Song of Solomon 4:1:  “How beautiful you are, my love, how very beautiful!  Your eyes are doves behind your veil.  Your hair is like a flock of goats, moving down the slopes of Gilead.”

Originally published January, 2021.

Love One Another

From the words of American Christian author, James Dobson:  “It is important to know that you have to work to keep love alive, you have to protect it and maintain it, just like you would a delicate flower.”

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Encouraged to trust Father’s Word

Hope sown with Christ’s patient love

Precious seeds of kindness

Heaven harvests from above

 

Cultivated with Father’s grace

Eternal light never ends

Rejoice with Spirit’s peace

Fragile love strengthens to mend

 

Answered with Father’s faithfulness

Calvary pays debits of man

Love rises with new life

According to divine plan

 

Called by Father, who always cares

Love each delicate flower

Maintain, always protect

Backed up with mercy’s power

 

Commanded by Father above

Always love one another

Just as faith’s Savior loved

Every sister and brother

 

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From 1 Corinthians 13:13:  “And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.”

Union as One (Haiku Series #351)

Linked

Man joined with woman

Sharing love throughout each day—

Breath of daily grace

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United

Sun rises each morn

Togetherness in spirit—

Forever in love

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Embraced

Love’s eternal flame

Burning by day as well as night—

Lifetime’s treasured gift

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Lasting Peace (Elfchen Series #274)

Eternal

Faith’s

Divine garden

Seeded without weeds

Nourished with Living Water

Maturity

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Everyday

Hope’s

Fertile soil

Cultivated with grace

Sunrise offers endless bounty

Harvest

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Benevolence

Joy’s

Fruitful journey

Sustained with love

Sown with trusted hands

Gratitude

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Henri Nouwen Quote

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Jesus must become the heart of my heart, the fire of my life, the love of my soul, the bridegroom of my spirit.

From Ephesians 3:16-17:  “I pray that, according to the riches of His glory, He may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.”

Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch priest, professor, writer, and theologian.