Word for 2010 - SPARROW

And why did I choose SPARROW as a word for the year? Not because of my name. Not because Mr. Weiss (my fave teacher of all) called me sparrow as a joke. But because of the reminder that God watches over them and just how much more He will watch over me - His Child.  He has my back as I go through the dailies of life. Who better for a companion, friend, bodyguard than the God who created me and knows me?

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies ? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." Luke 12:6, 7

And, so, of course, I have to share the song that came to mind. (If you really miss hymns, you can find them at www.cyberhymnal.org and sing along). The refrain says it all.

His Eye is on the Sparrow

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,

Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Words: Ci­vil­la D. Mar­tin, 1905.

Music: Charles H. Gab­ri­el

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!!


 

Christmas Song for All Year 'Round

I share this every year. I hope you don't mind. One of my favorite songs by Randy Stonehill.












I wonder if this Christmas they'll begin to understand
The Jesus that they celebrate is much more than a man.
'Cause the way the world is I don't see how people can deny
The only way to save us was for Jesus Christ to die.

And I know that if St. Nicholas was here, he would agree
That Jesus gave the greatest gift of all to you and me
They led Him to the slaughter on a hill called Calvary
And mankind was forgiven when they nailed Him to the tree.

But most of all the children, they're the ones I hope will learn
That Jesus is our Savior and He's going to return
And Christmas isn't just a day and all days aren't the same
Perhaps they'll think about the word and see it spells His name.

And I kow that if St. Nicholas was here, he would agree
That Jesus gave the greatest gift of all to you and me
They led Him to the slaughter on a hill called Calvary
And mankind was forgiven...mankind was forgiven
We were all forgiven when they nailed Him to the tree.

So Merry Christmas...Merry Christmas...Merry Christmas.
oo oo oo oo oo

I wonder if this Christmas they'll begin to understand.......

Ducks, Sirens and Santa

Okay...so I'm watching the Ducks vs. Beavers, when all of a sudden there rose such a clatter, and sirens and bullhorns and neighbors. (Liz bought the visor for me when I go to a game - this is probably as close as I'll get). But back to the story.

So up from the couch and out of the door and this is what I heard from that loud bullhorn: "Here comes Santa Claus". I looked down the street and here's what I saw:

 All the neighbors were gathering with their children and having pictures taken with Santa. What a fun thing for the kids. And Santa's helpers were passing out Candy Cane Tootsie Pops - I even got one for Dan since he didn't follow suit.

I wish the pictures were a little better. My battery was starting to die, but you get the idea. Apparently Santa and the police cars go through several neighborhoods during the month and the people all around sure seem to enjoy it.

So, as everyone seems to be saying, "it must be Christmas-time", I guess it must be. I got my decorations out (brought them down from SLO this week), and decided to do some sort of decorating in this small house of ours. Just using my little fake tree at the front window. And then just a gold metal basket of ornaments. That's what I've done so far. I'll do more tomorrow.