We are becoming greener by the minute. "How", you ask? By sending you here instead of sending cards all across the country (and world).
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Puddles
We have been a little lacking of rain here in the Carolinas for some time now. It's not much, but we have at least been a little wet lately. Enough to remind us what rain is, anyway. Well, today when I got to work, I actually had to navigate a puddle or two in the parking lot. My shoes were wet! Praise God!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Christmas 2007
Sorry it's been a while. No reasons, just excuses.
Every year at this time, a song strikes me as capturing all that Christmas is to me. This year, it is the following:
Certain elements of Christmas allow us to focus on things that we normally wouldn't otherwise. Sleigh rides, your favorite Christmas carol, candy canes, and seasonal traditions might be among them. And tucked away in the greatest story known to mankind is a non-human character who plays a major role in all the festivities. And this morning at church we sang about them.
It's actually the message that they proclaim that brings them to center stage. Our song reminds us to pay attention to those tidings of joy. Filled with exaltation ("Glory to the new born King!"), unbelievable truth ("Peace on earth and mercy mild"), and the good news of salvation ("God and sinner reconciled"), it sets the stage of expectancy for the treasures to come. Within a song or two, we were then immersed in another musical reminder of God's goodness. While not typically associated with the advent season or Christmas caroling, it's message shouts the timeless blessing that is currently on display.
The chorus reminds us that we only play a small part in the performance of life. We simply join with the angels as they sing "Holy, holy, holy!". We indeed stand with all of creation as it cries "Worthy is the Lord!". Knees bowing and tongues confessing before this great God just adds to the imagery of believers across the eras corporately worshipping the one who is worthy. The verses of this great song reflect the abundance of God-glorifying opportunities all around us:
* we look to your word > and see Your awesome faithfulness
* we look to the earth > and glimpse Your beauty
* we look to the stars > and see Your majesty displayed
* we look to Your Son > and find a love that never fails
* we look to the cross > and see Your mercy
* we look to the grave > empty because You rose again!
As we march on through the days and weeks of late December, many traditions, food, and music will most likely greet us. As we do, let's remember that the first Christmas included the heralding of tremendous jubilation by unique heavenly beings. It is our privilege and joy to join with them again to proclaim the fruit of God's holiness. He is the glorious One who reigns in power!
Every year at this time, a song strikes me as capturing all that Christmas is to me. This year, it is the following:
Certain elements of Christmas allow us to focus on things that we normally wouldn't otherwise. Sleigh rides, your favorite Christmas carol, candy canes, and seasonal traditions might be among them. And tucked away in the greatest story known to mankind is a non-human character who plays a major role in all the festivities. And this morning at church we sang about them.
It's actually the message that they proclaim that brings them to center stage. Our song reminds us to pay attention to those tidings of joy. Filled with exaltation ("Glory to the new born King!"), unbelievable truth ("Peace on earth and mercy mild"), and the good news of salvation ("God and sinner reconciled"), it sets the stage of expectancy for the treasures to come. Within a song or two, we were then immersed in another musical reminder of God's goodness. While not typically associated with the advent season or Christmas caroling, it's message shouts the timeless blessing that is currently on display.
The chorus reminds us that we only play a small part in the performance of life. We simply join with the angels as they sing "Holy, holy, holy!". We indeed stand with all of creation as it cries "Worthy is the Lord!". Knees bowing and tongues confessing before this great God just adds to the imagery of believers across the eras corporately worshipping the one who is worthy. The verses of this great song reflect the abundance of God-glorifying opportunities all around us:
* we look to your word > and see Your awesome faithfulness
* we look to the earth > and glimpse Your beauty
* we look to the stars > and see Your majesty displayed
* we look to Your Son > and find a love that never fails
* we look to the cross > and see Your mercy
* we look to the grave > empty because You rose again!
As we march on through the days and weeks of late December, many traditions, food, and music will most likely greet us. As we do, let's remember that the first Christmas included the heralding of tremendous jubilation by unique heavenly beings. It is our privilege and joy to join with them again to proclaim the fruit of God's holiness. He is the glorious One who reigns in power!
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