motherhood

This song takes me back to a time as a young mother. It causes me to reflect of all the possible thoughts and feelings that possibly went thru Marys heart and mind. To be the first one that kissed the face of Jesus. To feel the love of God taking her through the journey of  motherhood.  To stand at the foot of the cross, hearing the jeers.  He was still her little baby boy. The Lord of all creation. The Redeemer. The Great I AM.  This baby she delivered in a barn,would deliver her. And not just her, but all mankind. The whole reason for Christmas.

Joh 3:16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Your Christmas Countdown 2016 | Days Until Christmas | Sleeps To Xmas

Your Christmas Countdown 2016 | Days Until Christmas | Sleeps To Xmas

Come on you know you want to sing this

History of the Song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”

There are widely circulated claims that the “true love” of the song refers to God and that each verse represents a point of Christian doctrine as follows:

1 Partridge in a Pear Tree (Jesus)

2 Turtle Doves (The Old and New Testaments)

3 French Hens (Faith, Hope and Love)

4 Calling Birds (The Four Gospels or the Four Evangelists)

5 Golden Rings (The First Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch”)

6 Geese A-Laying (The Six Days of Creation)

7 Swans A-Swimming (The Seven Gifts of the Spirit or the Seven Sacraments)

8 Maids A-Milking (The Eight Beatitudes)

9 Ladies Dancing (The Nine Fruits of the Spirit)

10 Lords A-Leaping (The Ten Commandments)

11 Pipers Piping (The Eleven Faithful Apostles)

12 Drummers Drumming (The Twelve Points of Doctrine in the Apostles Creed)

Christmas at the parsonage

Had a good time at the parsonage last Sunday night. Some were not able to make it. We still had a good time.  Lots of goodies with potato

soup, turkey and vegetable soup. It was nice to have help with the soup. John grilled cheese sandwiches. My girls had helped in making some of the goodies.  A lot of singing and laughter. So happy to have everyone there. I even had someone threatening to take my frig with them.  He 't follow thru  when I promise to take the good stuff out. LOL  Guess someone else wanted to join our party. He knocked on our door with his drinks, took one look and decided there was more than one house with a lot of cars.  This had happen the day before too(not with the drinks) I guess this cul ti sac can get crowded during the seasons.  I love where we live. Its beautiful up here with all the Christmas lights all around.