• 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 night

    Glory 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 night

    I 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 night

  • 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 peace

    We 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 You

    The 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

  • Song: “The Blessing” by Dennis Jernigan

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdn5EtyKXiI

    I was thinking about the wonderful Christmas Season that we just celebrated with our family when I came across this song.  The song is about having a relationship with Him.   It is a great reminder as well as a peaceful and encouraging song.

  • Song: “I Need a Silent Night” by Amy Grant

    After a busy week of celebrations this song came to my mind.  Sometimes we get so “wrapped” up in all the activities we don’t take the extra time to truly enjoy the reason for the Christmas season.  In the chaos of the season’s activities take a some time to spend in quiet reflection.

  • Song: “Do You Have Room?” by Shawna Edwards

    I heard this song for the first time last week.  It is a beautiful song with a wonderful Christmas message.  The music is peaceful and asks an important question “Do You Have Room?”  Are we making time for what really matters this Christmas Season?  I sometimes find myself getting caught up on all the extra activities and stuff that needs to be done that I don’t take enough time to focus on the most amazing part of this Season.  The phrase that hit home with me was “There was no room for Him in the inn.  Do you have room for Him in your life?”

    Do you have room for the Savior?

    And do you seek Him anew?

    Have you a place for the One who lived and died for you?

    Are you as humble as a shepherd boy, or as wise of men of old?

    Would you have come that night?

    Would you have sought the light?

    Do you have room?

    There was no room for Him in the inn.

    Do you have room for Him in your life?

  • Song: “While You Were Sleeping” by Casting Crowns

    A great song to remind of all the amazing events that have taken place in history and a reminder of what is to come.  It is a very peaceful yet powerful song.

     Oh little town of Bethlehem
    Looks like another silent night
    Above your deep and dreamless sleep
    A giant star lights up the sky
    And while you’re lying in the dark
    There shines an everlasting light
    For the King has left His throne
    And is sleeping in a manger tonight, tonight