Welcome to our Christmas pages ~ 2009~

All the poems and stories have been written to be a blessing to you during this season and to glorify the One whom we celebrate.

We pray love, peace and joy for you and your family throughout this holiday season and throughout the New Year.

	Christmas Poetry by Pat Couchman
	Christmas Articles by Pat Couchman
	Our Christmas and New Year Prayer for you

	The Night the Baby was Born They looked all over for a place to stay, They had traveled long and were tired that day. A Baby was about to be born All they needed was a place to be warm. They went to every inn in town, But no room could be found. To a stable they were sent that night, There they stayed under the stars so bright. Mary gave birth to a Son where she lay, The Savior of the earth was born amidst the hay. The shepherds they came to worship the King, And the wise men brought gifts bearing every good thing. He was called Jesus, as the angel had said, He was the Son of God born in a place without a bed. Such a humble beginning for One who would be, The sacrifice of God for our eternity. There were no doctors, no delivery room, No nursery waiting, just the light of the moon. He didn't go home to a crib of pastels Instead He walked the earth with a message to tell. You see, the baby that was born that night in the stable Is still here today, He is not just a fable. We celebrate His birth each year on Christmas day, But in our hearts EVERYDAY is where He longs to stay. So this year, as you are looking for the gift that is just right, Don't forget the Savior who was born to bring us Light. We would have been lost and forever bound in sin Had he not been born that night, when there was no room in the inn. We pray blessings upon you as you enjoy time with friends and family this Holiday Season.
All Poems Written by Pat Couchman   Above graphic supplied by Animation Factory

" And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His, name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

 

I pray as we give and receive gifts this year thatwe will remember and remind others of God's greatest gift to us. Take a moment today and every day, to thank Him for His Son Jesus Christ, our Savior, Our Lord, and our only Way to everlasting life.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men." Luke 2:14

Jesus
Is

Lord
Beloved Son
The Son of Man
The Great Shepherd
The Holy One of Israel
The Offspring of David
The Chief Cornerstone
Counselor, Prince of Peace
The Bright and Morning Star
Peace in the midst of a Storm
The Only Begotten Son of God
The Way, the Truth and the Life
Prophet, Teacher, Healer, Deliverer
The King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords
The Christ, The Son of the Living God
Holy Redeemer, Savior, Faithful Friend
The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever
The Bridegroom Returning for His Church
Full of Compassion, Mercy and Amazing Grace
The Alpha and the Omega, The First and the Last
The Son of Righteousness with Healing in His Wings
The Gift of God freely given to those who will Receive Him
The One Who Came to Give Life and to Give it more Abundantly
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel" which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:23

"For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."Luke 2:11

 

The Shepherd of Our Season Shepherds in the field were keeping watch over their flock at night When an angel appeared and the glory of the Lord shone so bright The angel spoke and said do not be afraid for I have come to bring Tidings of great joy about the birth of your Savior and your King. The shepherds looked and suddenly they saw a heavenly host Praising God and announcing peace and goodwill from coast to coast The shepherds spoke to one another saying let us go and see our King For the Lord has made known to us this day this marvelous thing. So they came with haste to find Mary and Joseph and this precious babe In a manger in Bethlehem they saw the Savior born amidst the hay When they had seen Him they went and told others of all they knew Others marveled as they listened to the shepherds' good news.   For a Savior had been promised that would save the world from sin A Shepherd who would keep His sheep never losing one again His name is Jesus and these shepherds beheld His glory that night And spread the good news of His birth and His love to everyone in sight As we go through this Christmas season let us be like the shepherds that night And go and tell others of Jesus and tell them He is the Way, the Truth and the Life Let us give gifts of love, of grace, of forgiveness and hope to all those we meet Sharing the good news of Our Savior Jesus Christ the Great Shepherd of His sheep.

 

The gift had to be perfect when it arrived There was no other way for man to survive No blemishes or spots could be on the Lamb For it had to be accepted in the Father's hands Many gifts had been offered before But not one could open the door To the heart of God and His throne room Without the gift many would suffer doom The gift was sent through a humble woman The Father placed the gift within her womb She carried the King within her till birth Then wise men bought gifts including myrhh The gift grew in favor with God and with man Though His entrance into the world was not grand He touched many lives with healing and love This perfect gift sent from the Father above

 

Next Page! Christmas Articles by Pat

 

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