“Bethlehemian Rhapsody”

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Little Drummer Boy Updated Renditions

Nothing like the classics, but every now and then you find a new rendition that puts a new taste of excitement back into a story and song!

Need something to keep the Christmas spirit alive? Try these inspiring versions.Whoever says worship music is boring is so wrong. This is as fun and exciting as any current pop song we hear today

Bethel Music Kids Version

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German Rendition

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Seasons

From birth we go through seasons Accepting on faith God's reasons For the seas we sail on in our quest Seeking riches, health and happiness.   In our youthful spring we marvel At our new world as we revel. Sailing on seas calm and blue With parents as captain and crew.   In the long summer of mid-life There is strife just to survive, As we feel the joy and strain Of living through life's rain.   In fall and winter of our years We are thankful for being here. The golden years of retirement Brings peace and contentment.   When the sunset of our lives fade We ponder the choices made, Praying our many mistakes Not keep us from heavens gate.   Yes, quickly do our years pass From first breath until the last. Fleeting as a sparrow through air First we are here - Then we are there. Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison 03-20-04

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B.E.L.I.E.V.E

Idioms:

believe (one's) ears

To trust what one has heard.

believe (one's) eyes

To trust what one has seen.

1. To accept as true or real: Do you believe the news stories?
2. To credit with veracity: I believe you.
3. To expect or suppose; think: I believe they will arrive shortly.
v.intr.
1. To have firm faith, especially religious faith.
2. To have faith, confidence, or trust: I believe in your ability to solve the problem.
3. To have confidence in the truth or value of something: We believe in free speech.
4. To have an opinion; think: They have already left, I believe.
v. -lieved, -liev•ing. v.i.
1. to have confidence in the truth, existence, reliability, or value of something.
2. to have religious faith.

be·lieve (bĭ-lēv′)
v. be·lieved, be·liev·ing, be·lieves

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Blessing Of Pets and Animals

The blessing of pets and animals is often celebrated on close to October 4, which is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis loved all of creation and viewed all of creation as a gift from God to be appreciated and cared for.

:: The Blessing of Pets Prayer ::

Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air, and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brohers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet.  By the power of your love, enable it ot live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creations. Blessed are you, Lord God, and all your creations. Amen.

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St. Francis Day - Blessing of Pets Liturgy

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Mending Fences

Once upon a time two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch.

Then the long collaboration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.

One morning there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. "I'm looking for a few days work," he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there. Could I help you?"

"Yes," said the older brother. "I do have a job for you. Look across the creek at that farm. That's my neighbor, in fact, it's my younger brother.

Last week there was a meadow between us and he took his bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek between us.

Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I'll go him one better. See that pile of lumber curing by the barn?

I want you to build me a fence - an 8-foot fence - so I won't need to see his place anymore. Cool him down, anyhow."

The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."

The older brother had to go to town for supplies, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day.

The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing. About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job.

The farmer's eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped.

There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge.

A bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other!

A fine piece of work, handrails and all, and the neighbor, his younger brother, was coming across, his hand outstretched.

"You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done."

The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge and then they met in the middle, taking each other's hand.

They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox on his shoulder.

"No, wait! Stay a few days. I've got a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother.

"I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, "but, I have many more bridges to build."

-Author Unknown

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I Am a Survivor - Breast Cancer Awareness

This story has been going around on the Internet for several years now, but is worth repeating.

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