Church Blog (Page 79)

Church Blog (Page 79)

Happy New You

Leddy Hammock I wouldn’t do again what my old self would allow, but I didn’t know then what I know now. As I change my thinking, I change my life. The Christ in me knows better, so the Christ in me shows better. Happy New Year, Happy New You – Strong and Serene in 2016!

Auld Lang Syne

Leddy Hammock Lyrics to “Illuminate” by Sloan Wainwright and Stephen Murphy “Light the candle, illuminate your heart. Don’t be afraid of the dark . . . . Ring out the old, bring in the new, bless and release what you have to, and love with love with hope . . . . Ring out the old, bring in the new, bless and release what you have to, and love with hope . . . . Light the…

Bethlehem Close?

Leddy Hammock (adapted from lyrics by Sloan Wainwright and Jan Garrett): “Sacred Mother, full of grace, surrender to her dark embrace,for deep inside this winter’s night is birthed the coming of the Light.” “Unseen Guides bless your light, set aside the how and why. Restore your soul and rest assured, safely in their keeping.” “Lullaby,…

A Stable Christmas

Dieter Randolph Make of my heart a manger, Lord, to receive the newborn Christ Child. Calm my fears, and give me peace, Lord, that I witness the birth of the Christ Child in everyday experience. Give me a sign, Lord, that the Christ Child is born in the midst of the simple life. In steadfast, stable faith, Lord, I behold the newborn Christ Child in the manger of my heart.

A Stable ChristmasDieter Randolph

Make of my heart a manger, Lord, to receive the newborn Christ Child. Calm my fears, and give me peace, Lord, that I witness the birth of the Christ Child in everyday experience. Give me a sign, Lord, that the Christ Child is born in the midst of the simple life. In steadfast, stable faith, Lord, I behold the newborn Christ Child in the manger of my heart.