Isn’t It Nice…
Song: A Strange Way to Save the World by 4Him
God can use anyone. His plan is perfect. He has a plan for all of us. Joseph and Mary were chosen to be his earthly parents. What plans does he have for you and I?
Sure he must have been surprised
At where this road had taken him
‘Cause never in a million lives
Would he had dreamed of Bethlehem
And standing at the manger
He saw with his own eyes
The message from the angel come to life
And Joseph said…Why me, I’m just a simple man of trade
Why Him, with all the rulers in the world
Why here inside a stable filled with hay
Why her, she’s just an ordinary girl
Now I’m not one to second guess what angels have to say
But this is such a strange way to save the worldTo think of how it could have been
If Jesus had come as He deserved
There would have been no Bethlehem
No lowly shepherds at His birth
But Joseph knew the reason
The love had to reach so far
And as he held the Savior in his arms
He must have thought…Because of the Lords Great Love…
Come Let Us…
Song: Son of God by Michael W. Smith
Beautiful song for the Christmas Season. God is with us. He came to earth as a child, lived a perfect life, yet took our place on the cross to pay the price for our sin and shame. There are so many reasons to be singing Hallelujah this Christmas.
Son of God, purest light, Lord on high is here tonight
Stamping through, this sacred sky suddenly our eyes behold
Heaven’s perfect plan unfold, son of GodSon of God, love divine, timeless one, steps in to die
Who could dream of such a thing with us now the King of Kings
Man and angels bow and sing, singing Hallelujah, HallelujahWe’re singing Gloria, Hallelujah
Sleigh Bells Ring…
Song: Hope Was Born This Night by Sidewalk Prophets
It is amazing to think that a young Child born in a manger can bring so much hope and joy. People all over the world get to hear the wonderful news during this Christmas Holiday. May we share with those around us! We have a lot of reasons to sing His praises!
Tonight I can see a star shine
And its splendor fills up the sky
It’s the same that appeared
And the wise men revered
When hope was born this night
Out upon the snowy fields
There’s a silent peace that heals
And it echoes the grace of our Savior’s embrace
Because hope was born this nightGlory to God in the highest
Peace on Earth
Goodwill toward men
Let all of the world sing the chorus of joy
Because hope was born this nightI can hear the Christmas bells ringing
As softly a church choir sings
It’s the song used to praise
The ancient of days
When hope was born this night
There are angles in this place
And my hear resounded the praise
Like a shepherd so scared
I’ll rejoice and declare
That hope was born this nightJoy…Hope…Peace
Flashback Friday: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Karlie and Brina
The girls were super thrilled with all the neat Christmas items around the house to play with. We were constantly putting Christmas ornaments back on the trees and various decorations back in their place. Their curiosity was peaked and they loved exploring all the cool stuff. The most interesting place we found a Christmas decoration during their first Christmas Holiday was in a diaper. We went to change Karlie one time and she some how managed to get a good chunk of an ornament that she pulled off the tree down her diaper. We think she was chewing on it, dropped it and it fell down in her dress only to re-appear at her next diaper change. We were pretty surprised, but it didn’t seem to bother her at all.
Song: Christmas Offering by Casting Crowns
The Christmas Season brings up a lot of memories. I remember as a little kid my Grandma Willa going through the Christmas story on her flannel bulletin board. Seeing the star over Bethlehem, the animals, baby Jesus, and the gifts the wise men brought to this precious Child. May God accept the offering that we give to Him this Christmas Holiday.
Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star
While angels sang to lowly shepherds
Three wisemen seeking truth, they traveled from afar
Hoping to find the Child from Heaven falling on their knees
They bow before the humble Prince of peaceWe bring an offering of worship to our King
No one on earth deserves the praises that we sing
Jesus, may You receive the honor that You’re due
O Lord, I bring an offering to YouThe sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love
There is no shadow in Your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne
Before the Holy One of Heaven, it’s only by Your blood
It’s only through Your mercy, Lord I come
