Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:1-2 KJV **********…
Category: Christmas
“The Silent Stars”
by Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) author of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” ********** The silent stars are full of speechFor who hath ears to hear;The winds are whispering each to each,The moon is calling to the beach,And stars their sacred lessons teachOf Faith, and Love, and Fear. But once the sky its silence broke,And song o’erflowed…
“Mary Did You Know?”
“So, Bring Him …”
They came to worship. Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. Matthew 2:2 KJV ********** So, bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,Come, peasant, king, to own him.The King of kings salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise,…
“… Such Mean Estate?”
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven,the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe…
“What Child is This?”
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you…
As a Baby …
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 NIV ********** “So God throws open the door of this world —and enters as a baby. As the most vulnerable imaginable. Because He…
“Breath of Heaven”
Mary’s prayer, perhaps? Maybe, but mine, too.
The Annunciation
“Greeting, Highly Favored One! Jehovah is with you.” 1And with those words began a most amazing interviewBetween a maid betrothed to wed a man of David’s lineAnd the archangel, Gabriel, the messenger divine. Imagine her astonishment, the thrill within her heart,As Mary wondered what on earth he meant by such a start. 2But if she…