God Bless My Bunny - Poem

 

Dear God, I'd like to say hello
Just take some time to say
Made my bed I brushed my teeth
So now I want to pray

I want to tell you first of all
I love You very much
So very happy when Your near
I feel Your special touch

I thank you for my comfy bed
For all the clothes I wear
For all my friends that stay with me
So grateful they are here

My kitty I'm allergic too
But he's so sweet you know
I thought of giving him away
But I can't let him go

Bunny well, she's just so sweet
She's always by my side
Bless her for the love she gives
She fills me with such pride

And yes Dear God, I'd like to say
I'm grateful for all friends
For all my special gifts you give
With love that never ends

Guess you were just wondering
What else I have to do
But really God that's all you see
Just spending time with You

Oh yeah I have just one request
With love I will provide
A special hug to all my friends
My Bunny's arms are wide.

~ Francine Pucillo ~ 

Written especially for you
by Aunty Franny. 

Image source: Bunny's Beat

 

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Patchwork Heart - Poem

“What is a patchwork heart?” you ask,
Well, most all folks surely have one
A patchwork heart has many seams
Before God’s work is done.

Our hearts were perfect when we came
No scars the surface showed
But in so many different ways
Our hearts reaped what we sowed.

A patchwork heart’s been broken
At least a thousand times
The scars of life are showing
For all of life is not sublime.

A patchwork heart’s most any heart
That’s survived the flames of life
Its seams are stitched together
With joy and tears and strife.

For as He wishes us to be
So shall He mold our hearts
To create a better person
Who from Him will not depart.

So if your heart’s been broken
Like a puzzle fallen apart
Let God stitch it back together
And be proud of your patchwork heart.

Written By: Evegene © This poem is copyrighted 

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Lent In A Bag

Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home

What is Lent in a Bag?

Great for sending from the congregation out to the "domestic church" by  distributing small bags (cloth, paper, or ziplock bags) with symbols of the season which  assists individuals and families in practicing Lent at home. In addition to the items, include instructions, and reflections (on purple paper of course) to go with each item.

Place the Following Items in a Bag of Your Choice

Instruction Sheet
Include a piece of paper with these (or similar) instructions, or attach it to the outside of the bag:

"Here are two suggestions for using the contents of this bag:
1. Choose one night of the week and invite those around your table to pick one of the symbols as a starting point for conversation for the whole group, including children.
2. For your own devotion, daily or weekly, choose one of the symbols for your own reflection as you make your way through the season of Lent."

Sand
Place a sealable baggie filled with sand. Include the following (or similar) reflection:

"Just between his baptism and the beginning of his adult ministry, Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days, ‘to be tested’. What constitutes wilderness in your life?  What have you learned there? What might you learn there?"

Rock
Place a rock inside the bag. Include the following (or similar) reflection:

"While in the wilderness, Jesus was invited to transform stone into bread. Though he resisted the temptation there and then, he became justly renowned for feeding people who were hungry for food, or for love, or for a word of encouragement, or for simple acceptance. Might there be a stony place in you that needs transforming? Some attitude or habit that, with a little attention, might even become a gift for you and others?"

Human Figure 
Use a clothespin or wooden figure. Place inside the bag with the following (or similar) reflection:

"Because Jesus was, as we confess, fully human, he gets us, understands us from inside our skin, and knows from experience that we’re each capable of great things, Godly things. And no matter what we do, he keeps on inviting us to join us in his work which has become our own. As you enter this Lent, what might you plan to do over these 40 days so that come Easter you will more closely reflect the Christ who lives in and through you?"

Candle
Place a candle inside the bag. Include the following (or similar) reflection:

"Lent begins in the dimness of late winter and ends with the burst of bright spring. Jesus is, according to John’s gospel, ‘The Light of the World’ and that Light insists: ‘You are the light of the world. Don’t be hiding under some bushel basket.’  So where do you shine? How do you keep your light lit?"

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Lenten Liturgical Tea

Water Scripture- Matthew 27: 22-25 - for when Pilate washes his hands.


Olives Scripture- Luke 22: 39-46 – these are symbolic of Jesus’ agony in the garden (at the Mount of Olives).


Pretzel Rod Cross Scripture- John 19: 17- 19 – symbolic of the crucifixion.


Hershey’s Kiss Scripture- Luke 22: 47-48  – this is symbolic of the kiss of Judas.


Ritz Cracker with peanut butter and broken pretzel bits around the edge Scripture- John 19: 1-3 – symbolic of the crown of thorns placed on Jesus’ head.


Sword With Cheese Scripture- Luke 22: 49-54 – To stand for Jesus’ arrest.


Hard-Boiled Egg Scripture- Luke 22: 55-62 – symbolic of Peter’s denial. (Note: Cocks don’t lay eggs, but we can’t eat chicken on Good Friday, and this meal needed a little protein.)


Silver Peppermint Patty Scripture- Matthew 27: 3-8 – Judas’ 30 pieces of silver.


Salt and Vinegar Chips Scripture- John 19: 28-30 –  for when they offered Jesus vinegar to drink.

Pretzel Nets Full of Fish Scripture - John 21:1-14 – Jesus appearing to the disciples, while they were fishing.

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• Fig Newtons to remind us of the story of the fig tree in the Garden of Gethsemane
• Flatbread for the unleavened bread that Jesus broke and shared. Pita bread would be great here too. 
• Tic Tacs to symbolize the bitter tears that Peter wept realizing that he denied the Lord, as Jesus had foretold
• Cool Whip to remind us of the “clouds of heaven” that Jesus told Caiaphas that he would be returning on.
• Celestial Seasoning Sleepytime Tea to remind us of how the apostles fell asleep while Jesus was praying in the garden.

Lent Activity Calendar PDF

Also see this Passover Supper Menu "Lenten Food Journey for Holy Thursday" https://chasingtimeanddrinkingwine.com/tag/holy-thursday/ http://raisingyoungones.blogspot.com/search/label/Holy%20Thursday

More Sources / Menus : https://www.showerofrosesblog.com/

http://raisingyoungones.blogspot.com/2012/04/good-friday-2012.html

http://mommyerin.blogspot.com/2010/04/good-friday.htmlhttp://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/03/gf-lenten-tea-menu.htmlhttp://www.catholicicing.com/story-of-the-passion-lunch-symbolic-lunch-for-good-friday/


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Is There a Jazz Band Up in Heaven?

Is there a Jazz Band up in heaven? Is Count Baisie on trombone? Is Stevie Wonder at the piano Behind the microphone? Will I hear Ray Charles Singing "Georgia on my Mind"? If I listen hard enough, Who do you think that I will find? Will Eric Clapton be playing, "The Bell Bottom Blues"? And will Elvis be singing "My Blue Suede Shoes"? Will Kenney G be playing smoothly On the saxophone? Well, if there's a Jazz Band up in heaven, Then I'll know that I am home!

Lynn King © 2004

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A Tea Party For Jesus

I awoke this morning wondering If my Jesus would like tea So I took my dollies off the shelf Then asked Him to join me I dressed my dollies lovingly In their awesome Sunday best Then dressed myself up in some bows You know we had to look our best! I got down on my knees to pray Then asked the Lord above If he would like cream & sugar Or just some tea with love For I know my eyes can't see Him But my heart shows me the way With faith I always reach Him I count on that each day I felt His presence with me When pouring the first cup Of course I gave that one to Him And with us He did sup It was a very special day indeed One I will not forget The day that Jesus joined me In the tea party I did set You know He's with us always He is never far away Just talk to Him, and love Him For He will join you too, today

Debbie Looney ©2004
My Dream World of Inspiration

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God's Clock - by Helen McAlerney Barth

God's Clock - by Helen McAlerney Barth

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The Cold Within - Inspirational Story

Six humans trapped by happenstance In black and bitter cold Each possessed a stick of wood, Or so the story's told. Their dying fire in need of logs, The first woman held hers back For on the faces around the fire She noticed one was black. The next man looking 'cross the way Saw one not of his church And couldn't bring himself to give The fire his stick of birch. The third one sat in tattered clothes He gave his coat a hitch, Why should his log be put to use To warm the idle rich? The rich man just sat back and thought Of the wealth he had in store, And how to keep what he had earned From the lazy, shiftless poor. The black man's face bespoke revenge As the fire passed from his sight, For all he saw in his stick of wood Was a chance to spite the white. And the last man of this forlorn group Did naught except for gain, Giving only to those who gave Was how he played the game. The logs held tight in death's stilled hands Was proof of human sin, They didn't die from the cold without, They died from the cold within. © by James Patrick Kinney

 

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Puppy Love

What a wonder is sweet puppy love With us always in our deepest woe, Only loyal while we weep on Remaining ever close. Somehow understanding joy and sorrow Intrinsically as one, While we are busy trying to find release And let the pain be done. For, there's something very special About the bonding they will show in grief, Don't we wonder at their loving touch How together we can weep. As sorrows call forth a depth in relationship Never felt another way, And while we contemplate the ways of suffering For what comfort we will pray. And then how much more we appreciate Blessings that come our way If we like a puppy, feel another's pain Might we never more complain. They are grateful in innocent joy no matter what So at rest will they be How can we like them, accept things as they are In all the heartache that we see. Circumstances remain the same Yet their hearts are free, How will we find a joyous release like they Within the limitations that we feel. Can we too, trust a Master With such blind devotion of heart, Believing His abounding care Is in all He does impart. A puppy's tender eye of love Speaks so, of how fragile we also are, Ever subject to the big world's unknowns Who can safely keep our tender heart. Oh, Jesus is our trusted loving master For He broke the power of fear and death, We can be secure in Him, just like puppy love If in His love we rest.

Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems
© 2004 used with permission

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The Mission Field

Take a walk in the park you have a lot to see The pitiful little children not so blessed as we. This is a mission field no missionary is there We just over look them not much time to spare. Some who have so much to give don't go to foreign land To find God's plan for you fill these little empty hands. We need to teach each one about Jesus Christ their Lord They need our help right here they haven't enough, they need more. Take a moment, look around find some way to help Just share the things you have you'll feel better about yourself. These are God's children too the poor and needy he spoke about Lets open up our hearts we all can help them out.

Betty Hill © 2004

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Jake Here - Story and Poem

We walk through life relying on our own strength and knowledge. We don't give God a second thought. However, when trouble rears it's ugly head, we shoot up a quick prayer and then get annoyed when it's not answered to our need....Here's why! Jake, the rancher, went one day   to fix a distant fence.   The wind was cold and gusty   and the clouds rolled gray and dense,     As he pounded the last staples in   and gathered tools to go.   The temperature had fallen   and the snow began to blow.   When he finally reached his pickup,   he felt a heavy heart,   from the sound of that ignition,   he knew it wouldn't start.     So Jake did what most of us do   if we'd have been there.   He humbly bowed his balding head   and sent aloft a prayer.     As he turned the key for the last time,   he softly cursed his luck.   They found him three days later,   frozen stiff in that old truck.     Now Jake had been around in life   and done his share of roamin'.   But when he saw Heaven,   he was shocked-it look just like Wyomin'.     Of all the saints in Heaven,   his favorite was St. Peter.   Now, this line, it ain't needed   but it helps with rhyme and meter.     So they set and talked a minute or two,   or maybe it was three,   Nobody was keepin' score-   in Heaven time is free.     "I've always heard," Jake said to Pete,v   "that God will answer prayers,   But one time I asked for help,   well He, just plain wasn't there.     Does God answer prayers of some,   and ignores the prayers of others?   That don't seem exactly square-   I know all men are brothers.     Or does he randomly reply,   without good rhyme or reason?   Maybe, it's the time of day,   the weather or the season.     Now I ain't trying to act smart,   it's just the way I feel,   And I was wonderin', could you tell-   what the heck's the deal?     Peter listened very patiently   and when Jake was done,   There were smiles of recognition,   and he said, "So, you're the one!     That day your truck, it wouldn't start,   and you sent your prayer a flying,   You gave us all a real bad time,   with hundreds of us a trying.     A thousand angels rushed to check   the status of your file,   But you know, Jake, we hadn't heard   from you in quite a while     And though all prayers are answered,   and God ain't got no quota,   He didn't recognize your voice,   and started a truck in North Dakota.     ~author unknown~

 Image and Poem Source: MyDailyMessage

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I KNOW I SAW AN ANGEL - True Story

I KNOW I SAW AN ANGEL WHEN YOU WENT TO SLEEP THAT DAY. I KNOW I SAW AN ANGEL COME TO TAKE YOU AWAY.  AS I SAT LOOKING OUT THROUGH THE SUN FILLED WINDOW THAT DAY. PRAYING TO JESUS ​​TO ALLOW YOU TO STAY. I KNOW I SAW AN ANGEL COME TO TAKE YOU AWAY.   THE ANGEL SAT BESIDE ME AND I COULD HARDLY SEE. THE BRIGHT SUN THROUGH THE WINDOW SHINING THERE ON ME. BUT NOW I KNEW IT WAS AN ANGEL SITTING THERE WITH   ME.    HE TOLD ME MY BROTHER WAS READY TO GO HOME THAT DAY. I TOLD HIM MY BROTHER WAS ILL AND IN THE HOSPITAL HE HAD TO STAY.  AT THAT MOMENT I NEVER REALIZED WHAT THAT ANGEL WAS TRYING TO TELL ME. I THOUGHT HE MEANT RON'S EARTHLY HOME IS WHERE MY BROTHER WANTED TO BE. NO ONE KNEW THIS MAN WHEN I DESCRIBED HIS FACE. NOW THAT I REMEMBER HE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND SOFT SPOKEN WITH GRACE.  WHEN I LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER THIS DAY IN MAY. I KNOW WITH ALL MY HEART IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL WHO CAME TO TAKE MY BROTHER RON AWAY.   THIS IS A TRUE STORY, SET TO RHYME. MY BROTHER HAD LIVER CANCER AND WAS VERY ILL THE LAST TWO DAYS OF HIS LIFE.   HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL AND ALL HE WANTED TO DO WAS GO BACK HOME. I WAS OUT SIDE HIS HOSPITAL ROOM ALONE LOOKING OUT A SUN FILLED WINDOW, PRAYING THAT THE LORD WOULD SPARE HIM AND ALLOW HIM TO GO TO HIS HOME. WHEN A BEAUTIFUL MAN CAME AND ASKED IF HE COULD SIT WITH ME. HE ASKED IF I HAD SOMEONE THERE IN THE HOSPITAL, AND I TOLD HIM YES MY BROTHER RON. THEN HE LOOKED ME SQUARE IN THE FACE AND SAID YOUR BROTHER WANTS TO GO HOME. I BECAME INDIGNANT AND SAID NO HE IS VERY ILL AND HAS TO BE IN THE HOSPITAL. EVEN THOUGH I WAS INDIGNANT, HE GAVE ME A SMILE THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. NOW I KNOW IT WAS AN ANGEL WHO CAME THAT DAY TO TAKE MY BROTHER RON AWAY. By Heather © November 2006

 

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