I would love to see this happen in our church...people loving Jesus!
Intergenerational Ushering and Rock Band
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
'Twas The Night Before Christmas...
(And I'm trying to figure out where to put the apostrophe in 'Twas:)
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
It's all pretty quiet and my cat has no mouse.
Two of my three children are nestled in bed
With visions of Christmas morning dancing in their heads.
I'm in my jammies, and hubby is, too...
As we wait ever so patiently for the oldest to snooze.
NORAD's been tracking St. Nick's every move,
and we've watched and we've waited...all eyes were aglue.
The evening is waning and the minutes draw near,
so blessings to all, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house
It's all pretty quiet and my cat has no mouse.
Two of my three children are nestled in bed
With visions of Christmas morning dancing in their heads.
I'm in my jammies, and hubby is, too...
As we wait ever so patiently for the oldest to snooze.
NORAD's been tracking St. Nick's every move,
and we've watched and we've waited...all eyes were aglue.
The evening is waning and the minutes draw near,
so blessings to all, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
I'm taking off my shoes...
What a weird url for a blog! There is some history to it. As I posted below, I have come across a quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning about being with God. I have found myself thinking a lot about that this morning and what it means. In the Old Testament, God presented Himself to the Israelites as a pillar of smoke by day and a pillar of fire by night so that He could be seen and easily followed. God appeared to Moses in the infamous burning bush setting, and Moses was told to remove his sandals because he was standing on holy ground. He was barefoot before the Lord.
I like the idea of being barefoot before the Lord. Moses was barefoot before the Lord as a sign of respect for His Holiness, but I also think that it was something more. Being barefoot removes some of the extra trappings that wind up being a hindrance to our knowing Him more. We are exposed.
What would happen if we all came to church barefoot? Would it be a little less uptight and maybe a little more carefree? Would we interact a little more closely to one another? Would we worry less about how people looked or dressed and more about loving one another and most of all loving Him?
I like the idea of being barefoot before the Lord. Moses was barefoot before the Lord as a sign of respect for His Holiness, but I also think that it was something more. Being barefoot removes some of the extra trappings that wind up being a hindrance to our knowing Him more. We are exposed.
What would happen if we all came to church barefoot? Would it be a little less uptight and maybe a little more carefree? Would we interact a little more closely to one another? Would we worry less about how people looked or dressed and more about loving one another and most of all loving Him?
Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, Monday...
Did I mention that I like the Mamas and the Papas?
The weekend was absolutely wonderful! It was so very relaxing and even had a date night (aka Christmas shopping) with my husband. Christmas is two days away, and it looks like it will be a white one. Snow continues to fall and travel is for those who only have to venture out. I have had to venture out twice today, but that was okay. People were able to come to my assistance and I was allowed the privilege of coming to another's assistance.
I watch my children as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. We are all another year older. Ideas and expectations continue to grow and mature and transform. If I do one thing well, I pray that it will be that each of my boys will know the true meaning of Christmas, new life in Christ Jesus.
The weekend was absolutely wonderful! It was so very relaxing and even had a date night (aka Christmas shopping) with my husband. Christmas is two days away, and it looks like it will be a white one. Snow continues to fall and travel is for those who only have to venture out. I have had to venture out twice today, but that was okay. People were able to come to my assistance and I was allowed the privilege of coming to another's assistance.
I watch my children as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. We are all another year older. Ideas and expectations continue to grow and mature and transform. If I do one thing well, I pray that it will be that each of my boys will know the true meaning of Christmas, new life in Christ Jesus.
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