Don't Be a Grinch This Christmas

Don't be a Grinch this Christmas.

Don't be a mean old Scrooge.

Live life with glee,

And deck out your tree.

The blessings, you'll find, will be huge!

Stretch out your arms this Christmas.

Show friends how much you care.

Deep down inside

The angel you hide

Is drowning and scrabbling for air!

Take time to give this Christmas,

To help someone who's in need.

Shine like a star;

Be more than you are.

Don't yield to those feelings of greed.

Make someone's day this Christmas.

It's easy! Just spread some good cheer.

Start with a smile,

Or chat for a while.

Good feelings dispel all the fear!

You'll be surprised this Christmas

At how love can alter your view.

You'll find when you care,

The warmth that you share

Will come back in spadefuls to you.

It's time to say "Yes" to Christmas.

Step up and be counted here.

When all's said and done

You'll have so much fun!

Keep Christmas throughout the New Year!

An Ode to Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve and it's early to bed

For every girl and boy.

They're wondering what St Nick will bring

To fill their hearts with joy.

The adults are busy, making plans

To make sure all goes right.

They're in preparation frenzy.

They'll be working half the night.

The turkey's stuffed and seasoned

And in the oven, roasting.

The presents are waiting under the tree.

There's eggnog for Christmas toasting.

They double-check that nothing's missed,

Before they collapse in a heap,

Making sure that all is in place.

Then off to bed they creep.

But before you retire, it's good to take time

To remember that stable forlorn,

Where Mary and Joseph took shelter one night,

And our Lord, Jesus Christ, was born.

If not for that night, and this gift from God,

I shudder to think where we'd be.

Remember that Christmas begins with Christ,

And He died to save you and me!

Happy birthday, Lord Jesus! The true reason for the season! 

Amen!

I Wish I Was a Poet

I wish I was a poet.

I'd sit and rhyme all day.

I'd never tire of dreaming up

Such clever things to say.

I'd be an inspiration

To the folk who read my verse,

And maybe make some dreams come true

In this lonely universe.

Maybe I'd write a saga

About heroes on a quest,

Battling monsters and the like

To rescue those who are distressed.

I might try penning limericks

Which end in bawdy fashion.

Or sonnets for a love-starved youth

To stir a maiden's passion.

Alas, I've not the talent

To compose such works of art.

All I have is the mess in my head

And the fervour in my heart!

My Prayer for You

My prayer is that you will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and understand His deep and abiding love for you. That though you were lost, God will find you and lift you onto His mighty shoulders to bring you Home.

Know that you are not alone and His Grace is enough to overcome any situation you may find yourself in. Do not give in to despair for He sees your pain and anguish. All He wants is to guide you out of the darkness and into His glorious light.

Believe in your heart that God is more powerful than satan and all his minions so that your enemies will have no claim on your soul, because you are in the loving hands of the Lord Almighty. He is a firm foundation; the rock and cornerstone of our faith. Trust in Him.

You need not fear, because He has overcome the world. The enemy's weapons are ineffective and will fall short of their target because you are protected and upheld by the precious blood of Jesus, who died on our behalf to bring us back to righteousness. He is our strength and our shield.

Accept this precious gift of Grace that was given to you through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who died in our place to save us and not to condemn us. Let His blood wash you clean and purify you so that you may be blessed and have an abundant life. 

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the one true God, Amen.

John 3:16 (NKJV) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

1 John 4:4 (NKJV) You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

John 16:33(NKJV) These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV) No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord.

Ministry of Hugs!

A hug shows you're cared for,

That there's someone who knows

All the things that have plagued you,

Your highs and your lows.

It speaks understanding:

That you're not alone,

And you're not going through all

These trials on your own.

A hug says "I hear you!

I'm here in your lack!

When you're feeling burdened,

I've got your back!"

A hug is a gesture

Saying you have a friend

That you can count on

When at your wit's end.

A hug is important

For both body and soul.

It heals and it comforts

Until you feel whole.

But the thing about hugs,

(And you'll find this is true)

When you give one away

It comes back to you!

You'll feel all the cares

Of the world disappear,

And your heart will be lighter,

Your mind be more clear.

So next time you see

Someone down or depressed,

Just give them a hug

And you both will be blessed!

The whole world needs a hug!

It's a hard, scary place.

But God gave us hugs

So we'd feel His good Grace!