Greetings My Sisters and Brothers!!! I have decided to take a quick break from blogging until next year!! I hope everyone has had a spendid and blessed Christmas!! I know need to take some time to hear from God and see what direction or where He wants to take as we head into a New Year!!! I know that God has so much plan for me. I just want to make sure I hear right, be obedient, and draw closer to Him in a deep intimate relationship. I pray everyone have a safe and wonderful New Year!!! Graphics for Happy New Year Comments

I love the Carol of the Bells for it's arrangement and it's 3-part harmony!! It's fun song to sing and it's music to my ears!!! Check out its history!! Carol Of The Bells Lyrics The Carol of the Bells lyrics were added to the original folk music from the Ukraine by Peter Wilhousky. The lyrics and words to this popular Christmas song celebrate the festive season and its traditions such as the pealing of church bells at Christmas and of the singing of Christmas Carols - caroling. The original Ukrainian lyrics to the song was entitled Shchedryk meaning bountiful and were traditionally sang to celebrate the New Year. Trans Siberian Orchestra Carol of the Bells Trans Siberian Orchestra Carol of the Bells version of the song combines traditional, classical music with a modern heavy metal style. The Trans Siberian Orchestra Carol of the Bells rock opera version can be found on Christmas Trilogy CD by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra which combines "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen...

Silent Night is deemed to be the many people's all-time favorite Christmas Carol. I think the history of this glorious carol is very interesting!!! Silent Night! The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 by an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr. On Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken. Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass. Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time! Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at th...

Okay I decided to give the webcam another try!!! Hehehehehehe!!! "Hearty laughter is a good way to jog internally without having to go outdoors." -Norman Cousins "I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." -Woody Allen (Laughter Quotes are from BrainyQuote.com ) Free Myspace Graphics

Joy to the World is another great Christmas song. "Joy to the world; the Lord has come..." Brief History: The words and lyrics of the old Christmas carol 'Joy to the World' were written in 1719 by Isaac Watts (1674-1748). Joy to the World is a popular Christmas carol which is based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The father of John Watts was a Non-conformist and so extreme were his views that he was imprisoned twice. His father's influence over Isaac was demonstrated when he choose to attend Non­conformist Academy at Stoke Newington in preference to a University. Watts was ordained as a Pastor of an Independent congregation. He wrote many hymns and Carols and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by the the University of Edinburgh in 1728. The music to the carol is by George Frederick Handel (1685-1759). History from Carols.org Joy To The World Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing...

One of my favorite things (and there are many) is CHRISTmas Carols. There are so many CHRISTmas Carols that can just usher in God's presence as well as bring joy to your spirit. O Holy Night is one them. A brief history: The words and lyrics of the old carol 'O Holy Night' were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Cappeau was a wine seller by trade but was asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. He then realised that it should have music to accompany the words and he approached his friend Adolphe Charles Adams(1803-1856). He agreed and the music for the poem was therefore composed by Adolphe Charles Adams. Adolphe had attended the Paris conservatoire and forged a brilliant career as a composer. It was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893). (See Carols.org ) O Holy Night O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth. Long ...

This is a video I made of me (but not exactly me.) I felt a wee bit silly just playin around with my webcam. I thought I might share it. Hopefully, it will put a smile on your face. Enjoy!!! "A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life." -Hugh Sidey "A day without laughter is a day wasted." -Charlie Chaplin (Quotes from Brainy Quote ) Myspace Graphics

C is for the Child born that night to be our light. (John 8:12) H is for holy is His name. (Rev.4:8) R is for rejoice with gladness & joy. (Luke 1:14) I is for Immanuel, God with us. (Is.7:14,) (John 1:14) S is for the star that led the Wise men to Him. (Matt.2:2) T is for the truth & grace that was sent our way. (John 1:14) M is for Mother Mary laying Him in swaddling clothes in the manger. (Luke 2:7) A is for angels singing songs of joy. (Luke 2:14) S is for salvation. (Romans 10:10) Poem by Johnnie DesRochers Twitter Backgrounds

Psalm 149:1-6 PRAISE the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise His name with the dance; Let them sing praises to Him with the timbrel and harp. For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, Free Twitter Backgrounds

I am thankful for Christmas. I am thankful that God had seen fit to send His Son to earth in the form of flesh. I am thankful that Jesus' birth changed everything for the best. I am thankful that I don't see Christmas as just merely buying gifts for family, friends, and co-workers, but as the celebration of Jesus' birth. "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11) Twitter Backgrounds For more of your Thankful Thursday, visit Iris @ Grace Alone

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