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Thursday, July 30, 2015
A Poem
A poem by Phillip Lopate that I read in a book by Anne Lamott:
We who are
your closest friends
feel the time
has come to tell you
that every Thursday
we have been meeting
as a group,
to devise ways
to keep you
in perpetual uncertainty
frustration
discontent and
torture
by neither loving you
as much as you want
nor cutting you adrift.
Your analyst is
in on it,
plus your boyfriend
and your ex-husband;
and we have pledged
to disappoint you
as long as you need us.
In announcing our
association
we realize we have
placed in your hands
a possible antidote
against uncertainty
indeed against ourselves.
But since our Thursday nights
have brought us
to a community
of purpose
rare in itself
with you as
the natural center,
we feel hopeful you
will continue to make unreasonable
demands for affection
if not as a consequence
of your disastrous personality
then for the good of the collective.
Anne Lamott read this to one of her writing classes. She then wrote, "They stare at me like the cast of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Only about three think this poem is funny, or even a good example of someone taking his own paranoia and shaping it into something artistic and true. A few people look haunted. The ones who most want to be published just think I'm an extremely angry person.Some of them look emotionally broken, some look at me with actual disgust, as if I am standing there naked under fluorescent lights."*
What do you think?
*Lamott, Anne
Bird by Bird: some instructions on writing and life
Originally published by Pantheon Books, New York, 1994
I'm listening to it on streaming audio from OverDrive provided to me by my public library and also reading it in e-book form. It's so good that I need to be able to highlight things. I plan on buying a hard copy (traditional book) so I can read it again and mark up the book for reference.
Do I even need to say that I recommend this book to anyone interested in writing?
We who are
your closest friends
feel the time
has come to tell you
that every Thursday
we have been meeting
as a group,
to devise ways
to keep you
in perpetual uncertainty
frustration
discontent and
torture
by neither loving you
as much as you want
nor cutting you adrift.
Your analyst is
in on it,
plus your boyfriend
and your ex-husband;
and we have pledged
to disappoint you
as long as you need us.
In announcing our
association
we realize we have
placed in your hands
a possible antidote
against uncertainty
indeed against ourselves.
But since our Thursday nights
have brought us
to a community
of purpose
rare in itself
with you as
the natural center,
we feel hopeful you
will continue to make unreasonable
demands for affection
if not as a consequence
of your disastrous personality
then for the good of the collective.
Anne Lamott read this to one of her writing classes. She then wrote, "They stare at me like the cast of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Only about three think this poem is funny, or even a good example of someone taking his own paranoia and shaping it into something artistic and true. A few people look haunted. The ones who most want to be published just think I'm an extremely angry person.Some of them look emotionally broken, some look at me with actual disgust, as if I am standing there naked under fluorescent lights."*
What do you think?
*Lamott, Anne
Bird by Bird: some instructions on writing and life
Originally published by Pantheon Books, New York, 1994
I'm listening to it on streaming audio from OverDrive provided to me by my public library and also reading it in e-book form. It's so good that I need to be able to highlight things. I plan on buying a hard copy (traditional book) so I can read it again and mark up the book for reference.
Do I even need to say that I recommend this book to anyone interested in writing?
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Friday, December 5, 2014
Never Cease To Learn
While straightening up my desk I found a piece of notebook paper with notes taken by me. When? Why? Where? I have no idea.
At the top, like a title, are the words "Never Cease To Learn". That's kind of my mantra right now. I'm taking an on-line class through my church called "Connectional Living; Connectional Giving". I am brushing up on my German using the library's foreign language data base.
So I read the notes. It's mostly good information that I want to keep but I need a piece of notebook paper hanging around like I need, well, like I need something that I totally don't need. I know, I'll blog it.
And here are my notes about learning:
Always be on the lookout for new ideas.
Research, go to meetings, workshops,
Think, Dream, Plan.
Continually improve and learn.
Good habits are the key to success.
We are what we repeatedly do - Aristotle
You can choose your habits.
Determine your own life and your own habits. Don't let others do it for you.
Play the music that is within you.
Aha! Know how to ask the right questions.
Learn to listen.
Jerome Bruner - The process of education
Avoid negative influences.
You shape your future or your future will shape you.
Don't just survive and exist; take risks and grow.
Make it a habit to go to one conference a year. Visit venders, meet other professionals, network and share, attend multiple sessions, parties and receptions.
Integrity
100 million children around the world do not go to school.
Everyone deserves to be respected, indispensable and loved.
At the top, like a title, are the words "Never Cease To Learn". That's kind of my mantra right now. I'm taking an on-line class through my church called "Connectional Living; Connectional Giving". I am brushing up on my German using the library's foreign language data base.
So I read the notes. It's mostly good information that I want to keep but I need a piece of notebook paper hanging around like I need, well, like I need something that I totally don't need. I know, I'll blog it.
And here are my notes about learning:
Always be on the lookout for new ideas.
Research, go to meetings, workshops,
Think, Dream, Plan.
Continually improve and learn.
Good habits are the key to success.
We are what we repeatedly do - Aristotle
You can choose your habits.
Determine your own life and your own habits. Don't let others do it for you.
Play the music that is within you.
Aha! Know how to ask the right questions.
Learn to listen.
Jerome Bruner - The process of education
Avoid negative influences.
You shape your future or your future will shape you.
Don't just survive and exist; take risks and grow.
Make it a habit to go to one conference a year. Visit venders, meet other professionals, network and share, attend multiple sessions, parties and receptions.
Integrity
100 million children around the world do not go to school.
Everyone deserves to be respected, indispensable and loved.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Am I Reading Too Much?
A more accurate title might be "Am I Reading Too Many?"
My hope is that reading multiple books at the same time will ward off dementia.
Currently I am reading:
My hope is that reading multiple books at the same time will ward off dementia.
Currently I am reading:
- Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?, an autobiography by Billy Chrystal, is my current bathtub book.
- Burn by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge is part of my morning laying-in-bed-before-I-get-up ritual. I listen to it on my Kindle
- The Legacy Journal: A Radical View of Biblical Wealth and Generosity by Dave Ramsey is part of the same morning ritual. I read it on my Kindle (e-book).
- Bombshell by Catherine Coulter is entertaining me currently whenever I get into my car. I like to say I read in my car. I always have a book on CD in the CD player.
- Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan just became available. I had it on hold in Overdrive (library e-books) and I only have two weeks to read it before someone else gets a turn. I read Second Honeymoon first (and loved it), not realizing it was a series. I put this book on my iphone and will read it at the gym and on break at work.
- The Bible. I'm always reading the Bible. It's my before-I-go-to-sleep reading material. I'm about to finish the CEB translation of the New Testament.
What I should be reading:
- My Advent books
- Books I planned to read before Christmas: Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Petterson and The 12 Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen. I traditionally like to read Skipping Christmas by John Grisham but I'm not sure I can fit it in this year.
- Relentless is the December book for my Dean Koontz GoodReads book Group.
So what are you reading?
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Giving Tuesday
We've had one day to give thanks, two days to get good deals, and one day to be generous. Today is Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday isn't new, but it isn't really old either. It began in 2012 but I didn't hear about it until this year. If you google "Giving Tuesday" you'll find more information than you have time to read.
I saw that UNICEF promises 90% of your donation will go to the children. That's a high percentage, but I'm donating through my church where 100% of my donation goes directly to the cause I choose.
I'm making my donation to ICT4D (Information & Communications Technology for Developing Countries). I love technology and when I read about the lives that can be saved and improved by simply having cell phones in remote areas, I was in.
Go now, be generous today and give to a cause that captures your passion.
Giving Tuesday isn't new, but it isn't really old either. It began in 2012 but I didn't hear about it until this year. If you google "Giving Tuesday" you'll find more information than you have time to read.
I saw that UNICEF promises 90% of your donation will go to the children. That's a high percentage, but I'm donating through my church where 100% of my donation goes directly to the cause I choose.
I'm making my donation to ICT4D (Information & Communications Technology for Developing Countries). I love technology and when I read about the lives that can be saved and improved by simply having cell phones in remote areas, I was in.
- Pastors and missionaries can stay connected with the outside world.
- People can get information about floods, disease outbreaks, war and other emergencies in time to prepare for them.
- In some places, cell phones are used to pay teachers which reduces money lost to graft.
- Farmers and business owners can get the latest information pertinent to their ventures.
Think of all the ways you use cell phones and other technology and imagine what they can do in the hands of people in less prosperous parts of the world.
If you are interested in learning more or donating to ICT4D, here's the LINK.
Go now, be generous today and give to a cause that captures your passion.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Cyber Monday
I did some shopping, spent some money and I don't even feel guilty.
I bought two courses from the Learning Company/the Great Courses, one about linguistics and the other about public speaking. All courses are 75% off today and I got my two courses for $19.95 each plus free shipping.
Description of the linguistic course:
With more than 6,000 languages spoken around the world, it’s no wonder that linguistics, the study of language, has a reputation for being complex and inaccessible. But here’s a secret: There’s a lot that’s quirky and intriguing about how human language works—and much of it is downright fun to learn about.
Every day, linguists ponder and try to solve some of the most intriguing scientific, historical, and sociological puzzles behind the inner workings of language—how it emerged, how it evolved, how it’s used, and where it’s going in the future.
I couldn't resist it.
I don't really plan on becoming a public speaker but learning about it should be helpful at church and maybe at the library too.
I bought the CDs but can also listen to the courses on line anytime.
I love to learn and I feel like this was $40.00 well spent.
I bought two courses from the Learning Company/the Great Courses, one about linguistics and the other about public speaking. All courses are 75% off today and I got my two courses for $19.95 each plus free shipping.
Description of the linguistic course:
With more than 6,000 languages spoken around the world, it’s no wonder that linguistics, the study of language, has a reputation for being complex and inaccessible. But here’s a secret: There’s a lot that’s quirky and intriguing about how human language works—and much of it is downright fun to learn about.
Every day, linguists ponder and try to solve some of the most intriguing scientific, historical, and sociological puzzles behind the inner workings of language—how it emerged, how it evolved, how it’s used, and where it’s going in the future.
I couldn't resist it.
I don't really plan on becoming a public speaker but learning about it should be helpful at church and maybe at the library too.
I bought the CDs but can also listen to the courses on line anytime.
I love to learn and I feel like this was $40.00 well spent.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Lubricious
Another wonderful word:
lubricious
PRONUNCIATION:
(loo-BRISH-uhs)
MEANING:
adjective:
1. Lecherous.
2. Salacious.
3. Shifty or tricky.
4. Smooth and slippery.
How can this fun and fabulous word, lubricious... Let's say it together: Lubricious!... have a negative meaning? Its flavor should be closer to delicious than to lecherous. I wish I could change the definition of words to suit me.
For more fun with words visit the "A Word A Day" website at wordsmith.org.
lubricious
PRONUNCIATION:
(loo-BRISH-uhs)
MEANING:
adjective:
1. Lecherous.
2. Salacious.
3. Shifty or tricky.
4. Smooth and slippery.
How can this fun and fabulous word, lubricious... Let's say it together: Lubricious!... have a negative meaning? Its flavor should be closer to delicious than to lecherous. I wish I could change the definition of words to suit me.
For more fun with words visit the "A Word A Day" website at wordsmith.org.
Monday, August 11, 2014
A New Gym Experience
School started today for my daughter but not for my grandson. Owen wanted to go home with his mom last night instead of spending the night with Pa and Gingie. I told Beth I would go to the gym early the next morning and then go by and pick up Owen, take him birthday shopping to sweeten the deal, and then go back to my house.
I got to the gym at 8:00 a.m. (I meant to be there by 7:30, but hey, I'm retired). Not many cars in the parking lot and when I walked in the door I saw nothing but people over 60, many of them over 70. I smiled and thought to myself, "These are my people." I enjoyed exercising with folks more like me.
Two men were on machines in the circuit room talking about weekend company and catching up with each other. I started doing the pull-down bar when in walked two YOUNG black men. One looked like a football player, the other was shorter and thinner and covered in ink. They started taking pictures of each other. Maybe they were the before pictures to go with future after pictures, I don't know.
When one of the old guys finished up on his machine, he went over to chat with the youngsters. These two young guys were in tank tops with work out shorts and wore athletic footwear to die for. The older gent had on boat shoes (deck shoes, topsiders?) Khaki brown pants with a belt fastened high above his waist and a short-sleeved button down shirt. I couldn't tell what was being said but the older guy was doing all the talking and at the end of his story, all three of them burst out laughing. Gotta love senior citizens.
If I didn't like sleeping in so much I'd get up and go to the gym early every day.
I got to the gym at 8:00 a.m. (I meant to be there by 7:30, but hey, I'm retired). Not many cars in the parking lot and when I walked in the door I saw nothing but people over 60, many of them over 70. I smiled and thought to myself, "These are my people." I enjoyed exercising with folks more like me.
Two men were on machines in the circuit room talking about weekend company and catching up with each other. I started doing the pull-down bar when in walked two YOUNG black men. One looked like a football player, the other was shorter and thinner and covered in ink. They started taking pictures of each other. Maybe they were the before pictures to go with future after pictures, I don't know.
When one of the old guys finished up on his machine, he went over to chat with the youngsters. These two young guys were in tank tops with work out shorts and wore athletic footwear to die for. The older gent had on boat shoes (deck shoes, topsiders?) Khaki brown pants with a belt fastened high above his waist and a short-sleeved button down shirt. I couldn't tell what was being said but the older guy was doing all the talking and at the end of his story, all three of them burst out laughing. Gotta love senior citizens.
If I didn't like sleeping in so much I'd get up and go to the gym early every day.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Obsequious
Obsequious.
I love this word. I love to say it. Obsequious.
But I don't like what it means. Shouldn't such a lovely word as obsequious mean something grander than "to behave in an ingratiating or servile manner"?
Obsequious should mean something like mysterious. His obsequious behavior intrigued me.
How does one go about changing the meaning of a word? How many people know what obsequious means, anyway?
For more about obsequious, visit A.Word.A.Day.
I love this word. I love to say it. Obsequious.
But I don't like what it means. Shouldn't such a lovely word as obsequious mean something grander than "to behave in an ingratiating or servile manner"?
Obsequious should mean something like mysterious. His obsequious behavior intrigued me.
How does one go about changing the meaning of a word? How many people know what obsequious means, anyway?
For more about obsequious, visit A.Word.A.Day.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
You Never Forget Your First Doctor
Matt Smith
The 11th Doctor
By the way, who was it who thought, "Hey, this screw driver needs to be more sonic"?
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Friday, January 3, 2014
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Advent Day 21
I like the analogy that God is like mountains on a foggy day. You can't see him, you can't touch him, but you know he is there. Then when the fog lifts and you make the journey up to the mountain side, you see God face to face in a more clear and real way than ever before.
Even when we can't see God or feel God, when chaos, tragedy, or trivial worries distract us from God, any time, any day, any rhyme or any reason, God is always there surrounding us with hope, peace and joy.
Tomorrow is the last week of Advent, the time to focus on the love of God, love so clearly expressed by the baby in the manger.
Even when we can't see God or feel God, when chaos, tragedy, or trivial worries distract us from God, any time, any day, any rhyme or any reason, God is always there surrounding us with hope, peace and joy.
Tomorrow is the last week of Advent, the time to focus on the love of God, love so clearly expressed by the baby in the manger.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Advent Day 20
The Power of the Spoken Word. Here are what some of the scriptures have to say.
Speaking out loud leads to salvation.
Because if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and in your heart you have faith that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Trusting with the heart leads to righteousness, and confessing with the mouth leads to salvation. Romans 10:9-10
God spoke the world into existence.
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4
Speak scriptures out loud.
Never stop speaking about this Instruction scroll. Recite it day and night so you can carefully obey everything written in it. Then you will accomplish your objectives and you will succeed. Joshua 1:8
There is power in the spoken word.
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words. Proverbs 18:21
No comment.
It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith,
we also believe and therefore speak... 2 Corinthians 4:13
With just a little bit of faith you can speak things into action.
Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and said, “Why couldn’t we throw the demon out?” “Because you have little faith,” he said. “I assure you that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Go from here to there,’ and it will go. There will be nothing that you can’t do.” MATTHEW 17:19-20
Footnotes:
Matthew 17:20 17:21 is omitted in most critical editions of the Gk New Testament
This kind doesn’t come out except through prayer and fasting.
Speaking out loud leads to salvation.
Because if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and in your heart you have faith that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Trusting with the heart leads to righteousness, and confessing with the mouth leads to salvation. Romans 10:9-10
God spoke the world into existence.
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4
Speak scriptures out loud.
Never stop speaking about this Instruction scroll. Recite it day and night so you can carefully obey everything written in it. Then you will accomplish your objectives and you will succeed. Joshua 1:8
There is power in the spoken word.
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words. Proverbs 18:21
No comment.
It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith,
we also believe and therefore speak... 2 Corinthians 4:13
With just a little bit of faith you can speak things into action.
Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and said, “Why couldn’t we throw the demon out?” “Because you have little faith,” he said. “I assure you that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Go from here to there,’ and it will go. There will be nothing that you can’t do.” MATTHEW 17:19-20
Footnotes:
Matthew 17:20 17:21 is omitted in most critical editions of the Gk New Testament
This kind doesn’t come out except through prayer and fasting.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Advent Day 19
There is room at the manger for everyone. Happy people, sad people, rich and poor, young ones, old ones, you and me.
Our community has had more than its usual share of deaths recently. My church's "Pray for grieving families" prayer list increased by 6 names last week. Charlotte Smith, Oline Davis, Wayne Owens, Rosella Tahah, Chad Thompson, Bernice Eichling. The families of these people are grieving at Christmas time. There is room for them at the manger where they will find comfort.
We think we have to be happy and cheerful at Christmas. But really we can be whoever we are, feel whatever is appropriate, as long as we seek God and spend time at the manger.
Some of the new people on our prayer list do not attend church. I don't know how a person survives grief without a connection to God and the support of people with that same connection. One good thing about a small community is that support is available. All of the churches are praying for these people. Most community members, whether they go to church or not, take action to serve those in need. There will be visits, food, cards and all kinds of help offered. In a way, they are bringing the manger to the people who need it the most.
Blessings to you throughout Advent and I'll see you at the manger.
Our community has had more than its usual share of deaths recently. My church's "Pray for grieving families" prayer list increased by 6 names last week. Charlotte Smith, Oline Davis, Wayne Owens, Rosella Tahah, Chad Thompson, Bernice Eichling. The families of these people are grieving at Christmas time. There is room for them at the manger where they will find comfort.
We think we have to be happy and cheerful at Christmas. But really we can be whoever we are, feel whatever is appropriate, as long as we seek God and spend time at the manger.
Some of the new people on our prayer list do not attend church. I don't know how a person survives grief without a connection to God and the support of people with that same connection. One good thing about a small community is that support is available. All of the churches are praying for these people. Most community members, whether they go to church or not, take action to serve those in need. There will be visits, food, cards and all kinds of help offered. In a way, they are bringing the manger to the people who need it the most.
Blessings to you throughout Advent and I'll see you at the manger.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Advent Day 18
From my daily advent reading:
Thank you, God, that even when I feel empty and dry, I know that the springs of joy are there, buried deep within me. I ask you to tap those springs now, release them, and carry me away on their fullness
Thank you, O God, for joy.
Joy that overcomes all else.
Joy that is more powerful than the darkest powers.
Joy that is more abundant than the waters in the seas.
Joy that is mine.
This spoke to me this morning.
And some random things I've learned and experienced lately.
Every night before going to sleep, I read a section of the Common English New Testament on my Kindle. I'm in ACTS. I've been reading about Paul's evangelism and how he made as many people mad enough to kill him as he brought to salvation. Paul was concerned about the Jewish Christians who wanted Gentile Christians to obey all the old Hebrew Laws (like circumcision). Paul and some buddies came up with the basic things Christians need to do; are you ready?
ACTS 15:28-29: The Holy Spirit has led us to the decision that no burden should be placed on you other than these essentials: refuse food offered to idols, blood, the meat from strangled animals, and sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid such things. Farewell.
That's a lot easier than the big ten, don't you think?
At the Beth Moore Bible Study I've been going to, I learned the power of the spoken word. Praying out loud has a spiritual power that doesn't exist in silent prayer. She quoted from these scriptures; I can't say which ones are actually relevant to the power of speech. But if you want to look them up, here they are: Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 18:21, Numbers 13:31-32 & 14:1-4 & 14:20-23, John 15:7-8, Romans 10: 8-10, Matthew 17:19-20 and Psalms 18:19.
Meanwhile, back to joy... Yesterday was Elder Day of Homecoming Spirit Week. Elder Day, really? I went as myself but I wore pearls and put my hair up in a bun.
In my last class of the day, a boy asked me, "Mrs. Perry, are you trying to look old?"
"Well, I'm not really trying, but yeah."
"I don't think you look old. You never look old. Except for maybe the pearls."
He nailed it and showered on me both emotional and spiritual joy.
Thank you, God, that even when I feel empty and dry, I know that the springs of joy are there, buried deep within me. I ask you to tap those springs now, release them, and carry me away on their fullness
Thank you, O God, for joy.
Joy that overcomes all else.
Joy that is more powerful than the darkest powers.
Joy that is more abundant than the waters in the seas.
Joy that is mine.
This spoke to me this morning.
And some random things I've learned and experienced lately.
Every night before going to sleep, I read a section of the Common English New Testament on my Kindle. I'm in ACTS. I've been reading about Paul's evangelism and how he made as many people mad enough to kill him as he brought to salvation. Paul was concerned about the Jewish Christians who wanted Gentile Christians to obey all the old Hebrew Laws (like circumcision). Paul and some buddies came up with the basic things Christians need to do; are you ready?
ACTS 15:28-29: The Holy Spirit has led us to the decision that no burden should be placed on you other than these essentials: refuse food offered to idols, blood, the meat from strangled animals, and sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid such things. Farewell.
That's a lot easier than the big ten, don't you think?
At the Beth Moore Bible Study I've been going to, I learned the power of the spoken word. Praying out loud has a spiritual power that doesn't exist in silent prayer. She quoted from these scriptures; I can't say which ones are actually relevant to the power of speech. But if you want to look them up, here they are: Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 18:21, Numbers 13:31-32 & 14:1-4 & 14:20-23, John 15:7-8, Romans 10: 8-10, Matthew 17:19-20 and Psalms 18:19.
Meanwhile, back to joy... Yesterday was Elder Day of Homecoming Spirit Week. Elder Day, really? I went as myself but I wore pearls and put my hair up in a bun.
In my last class of the day, a boy asked me, "Mrs. Perry, are you trying to look old?"
"Well, I'm not really trying, but yeah."
"I don't think you look old. You never look old. Except for maybe the pearls."
He nailed it and showered on me both emotional and spiritual joy.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Advent Day 17
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. ~ Isaiah 12:3
The joy of advent is Jesus coming to earth being born as a human baby.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” ~ Luke 2:10-14
Why were the angels joyous? Jesus had to leave heaven and come to earth to face hardships and death.
They were full of joy because it was God's delight to send his son in human form so that we might be reconnected to heaven. There's joy for everyone in that.
The joy of advent is Jesus coming to earth being born as a human baby.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” ~ Luke 2:10-14
Why were the angels joyous? Jesus had to leave heaven and come to earth to face hardships and death.
They were full of joy because it was God's delight to send his son in human form so that we might be reconnected to heaven. There's joy for everyone in that.
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