LENT 4: BECOMING THE BELOVED 1 - by HENRI NOUWEN 21.2.15

Day 4 of our Lenten Journey,  Henri Nouwen helps us delve deeper into living as God's Beloved . Becoming the Beloved

* Life as the Beloved Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Given Being the bread through which Yeshua Jesus is revealed. What is our unique story that will reveal Christ?


*  1st of the series  2nd part 

* Find Henri Nouwen online * LIFE of the BELOVED available in print

LIFE of the BELOVED: Spiritual Living in a Secular World  in audio

"How does one live a spiritual life in a secular world?" Henri Nouwen responds from the depths of his heart to this dilemna posed by his friend Fred Bratman. Newly available on CD for the first time, this audiobook is recorded by Nouwen himself. His own interpretive reading of the text lends a sense of immediacy to the production. 2 CDs/2.5 hours (approx.)
Published Feb 13.2007  by Servant Books * **[Order without delivery charge by clicking titles.  No minimum order required.]
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ON THIS CHRISTMAS EVE ! 24.12.14

On this CHRISTMAS EVE . . .
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* O Holy Night by Paul Brandt *

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Silent Night by Kari Jobe *

* HOPE Was Born This Night  by Sidewalk Prophets   * God of Grace and Glory, 
as heavenly angels spoke to earthly shepherds 
and eternity entered time in the child of Bethlehem, 
through the telling of the Christmas story, 
let our lives be caught up in the eternal 
in that same Child, 
that we might join shepherds, neighbours, family, and all the heavenly host 
in praising the coming of Yeshua, Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen. *

* Mary's Boy by Boney M *

* Silent Night by Pentatonix *

* Hallelujah [LIGHT Has Come] by BarlowGirl *

Light of Life, You came in flesh, 

born into human pain and joy, 

giving us power to be Your children. 

Grant us faith, O Christ, to see Your presence among us, 

so that all of creation may sing new songs of gladness 

and walk in Your way of Peace. Amen. 

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May God's Praise be made Glorious!
Yeshua has come . . .
* Ending with one celtic version of O Holy Night by a favourite Canadian Celtic family, the Barra MacNeils *
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God of all ages, 
in the birth of Your Son, 
Your boundless love for Your people 
shattered the power of darkness. 
Be born in us with that same Love and Light, 
that our song may blend with all the choirs of heaven and earth 
to the glory of Your holy name. Amen

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SONGS ON SUNDAYS: THE SAME LOVE by Paul Baloche ~ 23.3.14

Thank you for joining Songs on Sundays !

On this 19th day and 3rd Sunday of our Lenten journey, we celebrate  The Same Love - the Same God that is calling us all by name . . .

* Thank you, Paul Baloche, for reminding us of God's calling us to the cross ~ to Christ's death that makes all the difference in how we Live . . .

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soundtrack for our new week!
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Welcome to each of you who are joining us !
{ Nina, Louis, and Mascha posting with us this week }


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Posting this sweet photo of a country church for
 inSPIREd Sunday ~ nothing other than this invitation of hospitality
to share with you. In its simplicity, may we be reminded God's call to faith
is unencumbered ... Be. blessed.

 

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Worship: 9th Sunday After Epiphany 2.6.13

Worship for this 9th Sunday after Epiphany Week

Lord, open our lips, And our mouths shall proclaim Your praise. Alleluia! * The Lord is our Light and our Life:  O Come, let us worship. * Lord God of the nations, You have revealed Your will to all people and promised us Your saving help. May we hear and do what You command, that the darkness my be overcome by the power of Your Light; through Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.  Amen. Our readings from {click to link directly to the scripture} Genesis 12.1-9 Psalm 33.12-22 Let Your loving kindness be upon us, O Lord. Romans 3.21-28 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to  Matthew 7.21-29 The Gospel of Christ. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ. * The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. * Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first and the great commandment. The second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. * Eternal God, receive all we offer You this day. Give us the wisdom of obedience and help us to do Your holy and life-giving will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. For You are the fountain of Light and Life for all Your creation: You have made us in Your own image, and do raise us to New Life in Jesus Christ our Saviour. You feed us at the table of Your grace. Deliver us from all spiritual pride, and give us a quiet confidence in Your mercy. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord.   Amen. * Go in Peace to Love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God!

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Holy Saturday 3.30.13

Christ humbled himself still more
by becoming obedient even to death —
death on a stake as a criminal!
 Therefore God raised him to the highest place
and gave Him the name above every name

Philippians 2.8-9

O God,

Creator of heaven and earth,

as the crucified body of your dear Son

 was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath,

so may we await with Him the coming of the third day,

and rise with Him to newness of life;

Who now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

Readings:

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Job 14.1-14

Psalm 31.1-4, 15-16

Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

1 Peter 4.1-8

John 19.38-42

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Monday in Holy Week 3.25.13

This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
1 John 4.10

Readings:

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Isaiah 42.1-9
Psalm 36.5-10

"In Your Light, O God, we see Light."

Hebrews 9.11-15

John 12.1-11

Ruler of all creation,

your Son was anointed with costly oil

in preparation for death and the grave.

Receive all we offer you this day

for the sake of Him who died that we might live,

Yeshua, Jesus Christ the Lord.

Blessed are you, gracious God,

creator of heaven and earth;

we give you thanks and praise

through Yeshua, Jesus Christ our Lord,

who for our sins was lifted high upon the cross,

that he might draw the whole world to himself.

By his suffering and death,

he became the source of eternal salvation

for all who put their trust in him.

Therefore with all the host of heaven

who gather around your throne and the Lamb,

we raise our voices

to proclaim the Glory of Your Name.

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Help us to follow in the path of Him

who came to open the eyes of the blind

and bring prisoners out of darkness,

Yeshua, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

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The Goodness of this Friday ~

LOVE is Against the Grain ...

Meditation from Henri Nouwen for August 10, 2011

Wednesday August 10, 2011    Burning With Love  Often we are preoccupied with the question "How can we be witnesses in the Name of Jesus?  What are we supposed to say or do to make people accept the love that God offers them?"  These questions are expressions more of our fear than of our love.   Jesus shows us the way of being witnesses.  He was so full of God's love, so connected with God's will, so burning with zeal for God's Kingdom, that he couldn't do other than witness.  Wherever he went and whomever he met, a power went out from him that healed everyone who touched him.  (See Luke 6:19.) If we want to be witnesses like Jesus, our only concern should be to be as alive with the love of God as Jesus was. Comment on this Daily Meditation.  Visit our website for inspiration, resources, news, events, community. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Psalms from The Psalms, A New Translation ©1963 The Grail (England) published by Collins. Photo by K. Smith.

for an excellent post on Forgiveness
visit Ann Voskamp as we walk with Him today....

peace to you today ...