I bought the latest Mercy Me Christmas Sessions CD because I heard some of the songs on the radio, and I really liked their version of Silent Night.
However, I did not expect to be so moved by the last song on the CD. Posted below are the lyrics. It puts Jesus' birth in a much greater perspective for me.
Anyone father who reads these lyrics, can clearly understand what Joseph was going through.
Go to sleep my son
This manger for your bed
You have along road before
You rest your little head
Can you feel the weight of your glory
Do you understand the price
Or does the father guard your heart for now
So you can sleep tonight
Go to sleep my son
Go and chase your dreams
This world can wait for one more moment
Go and sleep in peace
I believe the glory of heaven
Is lying in my arms tonight
Lord I ask that he for just this moment
Simply be my child
Go to sleep my son
And baby close your eyes
Soon enough you'll save the day
But for now dear child of mine
Oh my Jesus sleep tight
Friday, December 23, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
The Hidden Messages of American Christianity
A great series of articles exploring hidden messages that we need to be careful of:
The Hidden Messages of American Christianity
My favorite is Hidden Messages of American Christianity: Correctness Before Love
The Hidden Messages of American Christianity
My favorite is Hidden Messages of American Christianity: Correctness Before Love
Friday, December 16, 2005
God and Sports
I watched several sporting moments happen recently that caught my attention. I used to think athletes were so disingenuous when they pointed to the sky and credited God with their accomplishments.
I feel completely different now.
Reggie Whites number retired was the first time I got to think about this. Reggie White was one of the great athletes of the last 50 years, but more importantly he brought numerous people to God. Anyone who met him will conclude that he led by example and created opportunities for seekers to ask him Why? What?and How?
He used this opportunity to explain the gospel.
Next came Reggie Bush. In his speech after receiving the Heisman trophy. He first Thank God for giving him the opportunity. Not many in the press reported this fact, but I noticed it for the first time. Later he thanked his mother for "being a women of God", which allowed him to be successful.
The final time I noticed this phenomenon was when Andre Igudola was being interviewed after a Philadelphia 76ers victory. In the background you could see only one item in his locker. A book titled God's Play Book. A very subtle reminder of what is really all about. It turns out the book was written by Reggie White.
AMAZING!!!
I feel completely different now.
Reggie Whites number retired was the first time I got to think about this. Reggie White was one of the great athletes of the last 50 years, but more importantly he brought numerous people to God. Anyone who met him will conclude that he led by example and created opportunities for seekers to ask him Why? What?and How?
He used this opportunity to explain the gospel.
Next came Reggie Bush. In his speech after receiving the Heisman trophy. He first Thank God for giving him the opportunity. Not many in the press reported this fact, but I noticed it for the first time. Later he thanked his mother for "being a women of God", which allowed him to be successful.
The final time I noticed this phenomenon was when Andre Igudola was being interviewed after a Philadelphia 76ers victory. In the background you could see only one item in his locker. A book titled God's Play Book. A very subtle reminder of what is really all about. It turns out the book was written by Reggie White.
AMAZING!!!
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