I still love this...

a prayer

this is from Advent, I guess from the Book of Common Prayer, but I'm not really sure.

Most merciful Lord,
your love compels us to come in.
Our hands were unclean,
our hearts were unprepared;
we were not fit
even to eat the crumbs from under your table.
but you, Lord, are the God of our salvation,
and share your bread with sinners.
So cleanse and feed us
with the precious body and blood of your Son,
that he may live in us and we in him;
and that we, with the whole company of Christ,
may sit and eat in your kingdom. Amen.

Behold the Lamb of God; behold him that takes away the sins of the world.

Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed.

Merry Christmas to All

I'm trying to catch up...and since I haven't posted any music in a while. Here's one of my Christmas fave's. So much good theology here.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing
by Charles Wesley

Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"

GLORY TO OUR KING!

as promised

yay for my West African creche set!


and my very first Christmas tree


the AMAZING live nativity at the Rockettes


Merry Christmas to All, from the Rockettes


with my Pa on Thanksgiving

the things I can't do...

I had a long-needed conversation with two of my girls tonight. And it left me thinking...and realizing how "adrift" I feel.

I can't be Southern Baptist anymore. It's not where I am.
I can't live up to theirrules anymore. Or mine for that matter. I'm tired!
I can't listen to only Christian music.
I can't go to the perfect church and be a a perfect leader in a perfect ministry.
I can't be afraid of the past. Or the future.
I can't love only those who are easy to love, if that were the way it worked, who would love me?

I'm not a porcelain teacup...

All I know I can do is love Jesus so much it hurts. And walk in His grace and freedom. And pray that when I drift in to port I'll be right where He wants me.

Christmas is here again

I'm having a hard time keeping up on here these days, mostly because I don't have the internet at my house yet, and partly because I've been living in the Twilight Zone. but...

I'm almost settled into my new place. And I get my very own first couch on Friday!

I also have my very own first Christmas tree. It's white and doesn't have very many ornaments yet, but it's mine. I can't find a tree skirt or tree topper that aren't tacky though. I know the mind reels at how a girl with a white Christmas tree which is by very definition tacky can't find a tree skirt and topper. Nevertheless...

I went with my family to see The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. A-MAZ-ING. I turned into a kid.

I start school in just a couple of weeks. For the record, my books cost almost as much as my tuition.

I'll post pictures again soon. As soon as I have the internet again...

life as I see it

Tommy Tubberville was fired today. Today was not a good day to be an Auburn Tiger.

I started a new job this week. Monday actually. Good times learning and getting to know everyone.

I'm totally overwhelmed by the fact that I am working tons at J.Crew for the holidays. The people are nice, I've had a blast helping dress mannequins, I'm getting to spend lots of time with people I like a lot, it's extra money...but I'm exhausted.

I finally move back into my own place on Friday. I hate moving, but I can't wait for that first night alone.

A good friend who is preggers is coming to visit this weekend-can you have more fun than shopping for elastic waist pants and tiny baby clothes.

Thanksgiving was good...quite uneventful which was what I needed. Of course good food, followed by the best Pumpkin Pie east of the Mississippi. Hopefully I'll move pics to my computer soon.

I start school in a month. All I have left to do is buy my books. Which is a painful thought since 1 science book costs more than I spend on food in a month. But I'm stoked...and can't wait to see what doors are opened in the next few years.