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Tag Archives: Christmas
‘A Thrill of Hope’
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new glorious morn It created a shudder through the galaxy — a breaking story that rocked all worlds. It rippled through the stars and slapped against the edges of … Continue reading
‘Ring Them Bells’
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail,With peace on earth, goodwill to men.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We finally wrestled the Christmas boxes down … Continue reading
‘Wild’ and ‘Sweet’
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men! – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow What unexpected words … Continue reading
‘Be born in us’
How silently, how silently The wondrous gift was given So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still The … Continue reading
What peace?
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The … Continue reading
Why a stable?
So this Christmas, focus on Christ being born in you. Maybe that’s why He was born the first time into a smelly stable. Not that much different from being born in us.
Silent Night, Holy Night
How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven No ear may hear His coming, but in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still, the … Continue reading
Driving Down Christmas Tree Lane
The trees are still standing. I was born and raised in southern California. During the Christmas season, we would always have an evening where our family would drive to certain areas of town that were famous for decorating magnificently for … Continue reading
’Twas the Night After Thanksgiving
by Marti Fischer (For those who don’t feel “merry” yet) ’Twas the night after Thanksgiving, and all through the town, The glitter shone upward while some hearts sank down. The leftovers rested in dishes with care, But a hush in … Continue reading
December the 24th
It’s Christmas Eve. In spite of so many Christmas songs that celebrate how this is the “most wonderful time of the year,” it is, for many people in fact, one of the most terrible times of the year. Good feelings … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 