The document is lyrics to a song that repeats the phrase "I am the light of the world" and encourages people to follow and love in order to learn their purpose and calling to help others through acts of compassion, justice, and celebration of life.
This document contains wishes and blessings for happiness, health, wealth, peace, and spiritual enlightenment during Diwali, the festival of lights. It hopes that the lights of Diwali will overcome darkness and fill people's lives with joy, contentment, and illumination of the soul. The blessings express hopes that Diwali will spread divine light throughout the world and lead people on a path of social harmony.
God instructs the speaker to be like various things in nature as metaphors for living a virtuous life. Some examples are to be like the sun and arise early, be like the moon and shine in darkness but submit to a greater light, be like birds and eat, sing, drink and fly freely, and be like fruit which is beautiful outside but also healthy inside. The overall message is to emulate qualities like generosity, humility, consistency and letting God's spirit guide one's path, as the highest purpose is to be like the heavens and be a home for God.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and faithfully serve Him. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their duties, like birds in enjoying life but staying grounded, and like flowers in drawing strength from their roots. The person should also be like a faithful dog in their loyalty, fruitful yet humble, and helpful like an oasis. Above all, the person should strive to be like the heavens in providing a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by singing, eating, drinking and flying freely. God also instructs them to be helpful to others like an oasis giving water to the thirsty, humble like the day that comes and goes without boasting, and faithful to God above all else like the heavens are a home for God.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and principles. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their cycles, like birds in eating, singing and flying freely yet faithfully, and like flowers in turning toward the sun but remaining rooted. God also said to be like a faithful dog to its lord, fruit that is beautiful outside but healthy inside, the day that comes and goes without boasting, an oasis that gives water to the thirsty, a firefly that shines small but bright, water that is good and transparent, a river that always moves forward, and like the heavens as a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by singing, eating, drinking and flying freely. God also instructs them to be helpful to others like an oasis giving water to the thirsty, humble like the day that comes and goes without boasting, and faithful to God above all else like the heavens are a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
This document contains wishes and blessings for happiness, health, wealth, peace, and spiritual enlightenment during Diwali, the festival of lights. It hopes that the lights of Diwali will overcome darkness and fill people's lives with joy, contentment, and illumination of the soul. The blessings express hopes that Diwali will spread divine light throughout the world and lead people on a path of social harmony.
God instructs the speaker to be like various things in nature as metaphors for living a virtuous life. Some examples are to be like the sun and arise early, be like the moon and shine in darkness but submit to a greater light, be like birds and eat, sing, drink and fly freely, and be like fruit which is beautiful outside but also healthy inside. The overall message is to emulate qualities like generosity, humility, consistency and letting God's spirit guide one's path, as the highest purpose is to be like the heavens and be a home for God.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and faithfully serve Him. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their duties, like birds in enjoying life but staying grounded, and like flowers in drawing strength from their roots. The person should also be like a faithful dog in their loyalty, fruitful yet humble, and helpful like an oasis. Above all, the person should strive to be like the heavens in providing a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by singing, eating, drinking and flying freely. God also instructs them to be helpful to others like an oasis giving water to the thirsty, humble like the day that comes and goes without boasting, and faithful to God above all else like the heavens are a home for God.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and principles. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their cycles, like birds in eating, singing and flying freely yet faithfully, and like flowers in turning toward the sun but remaining rooted. God also said to be like a faithful dog to its lord, fruit that is beautiful outside but healthy inside, the day that comes and goes without boasting, an oasis that gives water to the thirsty, a firefly that shines small but bright, water that is good and transparent, a river that always moves forward, and like the heavens as a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by singing, eating, drinking and flying freely. God also instructs them to be helpful to others like an oasis giving water to the thirsty, humble like the day that comes and goes without boasting, and faithful to God above all else like the heavens are a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by singing, eating, drinking and flying freely. God also instructs them to be helpful to others like an oasis giving water to the thirsty, humble like the day that comes and goes without boasting, and faithful to God above all else like the heavens are a home for God.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and principles. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their cycles, like birds in eating, singing and flying freely yet faithfully, and like flowers in turning toward the sun but remaining rooted. God also said to be like a faithful dog to its lord, fruit that is beautiful outside but healthy inside, the day that comes and goes without boasting, an oasis that gives water to the thirsty, a firefly that shines small but bright, water that is good and transparent, a river that always moves forward, and like the heavens as a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by telling them to emulate different aspects of nature. The instructions are to: be an early riser like the sun; shine in darkness like the moon but submit to greater light; eat, sing, drink and fly freely like birds but remain faithful to roots like flowers; be loyal only to God like a dog; be beautiful outwardly and healthy inwardly like fruit; arrive and leave without boasting like the day; give water to the thirsty like an oasis; shine one's own light though small like a firefly; be good and transparent like water; always move forward like a river; and most importantly, be a home for God like the heavens.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and principles. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their cycles, like birds in eating, singing and flying freely yet faithfully, and like flowers in turning toward the sun but remaining rooted. God also said to be like a faithful dog to its lord, fruit that is beautiful outside but healthy inside, the day that comes and goes without boasting, an oasis that gives water to the thirsty, a firefly that shines small but bright, water that is good and transparent, a river that always moves forward, and like the heavens as a home for God. The person asks God to teach them God's will.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature. God told the person to be like the sun and moon by rising early and shining in darkness but submitting to greater light. Also to be like birds by eating, singing, drinking and flying freely but faithfully to God alone. Most importantly, be like the heavens and be a home for God by doing God's will and allowing God's spirit to lead the way.
Instruction- From God - How to Live - On this EathKunj _R
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature. God told the person to be like the sun and moon by rising early and shining in darkness but submitting to a greater light. They should be like birds by eating, singing, drinking and flying freely but faithfully to their Lord. Overall, the instructions emphasize living with beauty, health, generosity and constant forward movement while making space for God.
The document discusses how Jesus Christ is the light of God and the world. It provides several Bible verses that describe Jesus as the true light that gives light to everyone, and the light that reveals God to mankind. Jesus, who is God, took human form and was born as a baby to redeem humanity and bring salvation. He is superior to angels and the sole mediator between God and man.
Jesus Said, “I AM the Light of the World”Rick Peterson
Jesus Said, “I AM the Light of the World” Adapted from “I Am” series by K. Edward "Ed" Skidmore http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=74671
The document discusses Jesus' teachings about being the light of the world from the Gospel of John. It provides several passages from John where Jesus says he is the light of the world and that those who follow him will not walk in darkness but have the light of life. The document also references passages from Leviticus about the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles and Exodus about God leading the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
I Am the Light of the World - John Lusk 10-2-16DenverCoC
In week one of this series on The Great I Am, we take a deep and inspirational look at Jesus' claim to be The Light of the World. What did he mean when he said that? How does it apply to our lives today?
Jesus tells his followers that they are like a light for the world to see, just as a city on a hill or a lamp cannot be hidden away. He encourages his followers to let their good deeds and faith shine outward for all people to witness, in order to bring praise and glory to God in heaven.
Jesus loved his disciples in a way the world had never known. In this series, we are looking at some of the primary ways Jesus expressed that love. This week's lesson will focus on an often overlooked dimension of Jesus love: his passion and persistence to teach his followers...and us as well.
Jesus forgives an adulterous woman that religious leaders want to condemn according to the law. When Jesus writes in the dirt, the leaders recognize their own sins and depart, leaving Jesus to tell the woman he does not condemn her but instructs her to sin no more. This story reveals Jesus as the eternal Son of God who brings light that exposes our sins but also brings forgiveness and hope to the hopeless through faith in him.
A Pillar of Light in a World of Darkness: The First Vision & Joseph Smith's E...Cody B Loveland✯
This document discusses Joseph Smith's early life and experiences leading up to his First Vision. It provides background on his family's moves between Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York from 1805-1816. It then describes the religious revival in Palmyra, New York in the early 1800s. The document examines several first-hand accounts of Joseph Smith's First Vision from 1832-1844 that vary slightly in details but consistently involve God and Jesus Christ appearing to Joseph Smith when he was 14 years old. It discusses doctrines taught by the First Vision, such as the existence of God, that God answers prayers, and that there was an apostasy requiring restoration. The document emphasizes the importance of the First Vision in establishing
The song asks God's spirit to open the singer's heart to both the joys and pains of living, and to love others as God loves. It asks God to replace a stony heart with a kind and tender one, and to write God's love on the singer's heart so their life brings glory. The singer wants to share in others' weeping and joy, and welcome all people as Christ welcomes.
This hymn encourages bringing all of life's troubles to God in prayer. It highlights how Jesus is a faithful friend who will bear our sins and griefs, how taking everything to God in prayer can relieve needless pain and bring peace, and how even in times of trials, temptations, troubles or feeling weak and burdened we can find refuge and strength by taking our cares to the Lord in prayer.
This very short document appears to be gibberish or random text and does not contain any coherent ideas or essential information that can be summarized in 3 sentences or less. The document does not communicate a clear purpose or meaning.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by singing, eating, drinking and flying freely. God also instructs them to be helpful to others like an oasis giving water to the thirsty, humble like the day that comes and goes without boasting, and faithful to God above all else like the heavens are a home for God.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and principles. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their cycles, like birds in eating, singing and flying freely yet faithfully, and like flowers in turning toward the sun but remaining rooted. God also said to be like a faithful dog to its lord, fruit that is beautiful outside but healthy inside, the day that comes and goes without boasting, an oasis that gives water to the thirsty, a firefly that shines small but bright, water that is good and transparent, a river that always moves forward, and like the heavens as a home for God.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by comparing them to various things in nature. The instructions include being like the sun by rising early and working hard, like the moon by shining in darkness but deferring to greater light, and like birds by enjoying life but staying grounded. Overall, the instructions are to be helpful to others, shine one's own light, keep moving forward, and recognize God as the highest power.
God instructs a person on how to live on earth by telling them to emulate different aspects of nature. The instructions are to: be an early riser like the sun; shine in darkness like the moon but submit to greater light; eat, sing, drink and fly freely like birds but remain faithful to roots like flowers; be loyal only to God like a dog; be beautiful outwardly and healthy inwardly like fruit; arrive and leave without boasting like the day; give water to the thirsty like an oasis; shine one's own light though small like a firefly; be good and transparent like water; always move forward like a river; and most importantly, be a home for God like the heavens.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature and principles. God told the person to be like the sun and moon in their cycles, like birds in eating, singing and flying freely yet faithfully, and like flowers in turning toward the sun but remaining rooted. God also said to be like a faithful dog to its lord, fruit that is beautiful outside but healthy inside, the day that comes and goes without boasting, an oasis that gives water to the thirsty, a firefly that shines small but bright, water that is good and transparent, a river that always moves forward, and like the heavens as a home for God. The person asks God to teach them God's will.
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature. God told the person to be like the sun and moon by rising early and shining in darkness but submitting to greater light. Also to be like birds by eating, singing, drinking and flying freely but faithfully to God alone. Most importantly, be like the heavens and be a home for God by doing God's will and allowing God's spirit to lead the way.
Instruction- From God - How to Live - On this EathKunj _R
God gave instructions on how to live like various things in nature. God told the person to be like the sun and moon by rising early and shining in darkness but submitting to a greater light. They should be like birds by eating, singing, drinking and flying freely but faithfully to their Lord. Overall, the instructions emphasize living with beauty, health, generosity and constant forward movement while making space for God.
The document discusses how Jesus Christ is the light of God and the world. It provides several Bible verses that describe Jesus as the true light that gives light to everyone, and the light that reveals God to mankind. Jesus, who is God, took human form and was born as a baby to redeem humanity and bring salvation. He is superior to angels and the sole mediator between God and man.
Jesus Said, “I AM the Light of the World”Rick Peterson
Jesus Said, “I AM the Light of the World” Adapted from “I Am” series by K. Edward "Ed" Skidmore http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=74671
The document discusses Jesus' teachings about being the light of the world from the Gospel of John. It provides several passages from John where Jesus says he is the light of the world and that those who follow him will not walk in darkness but have the light of life. The document also references passages from Leviticus about the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles and Exodus about God leading the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
I Am the Light of the World - John Lusk 10-2-16DenverCoC
In week one of this series on The Great I Am, we take a deep and inspirational look at Jesus' claim to be The Light of the World. What did he mean when he said that? How does it apply to our lives today?
Jesus tells his followers that they are like a light for the world to see, just as a city on a hill or a lamp cannot be hidden away. He encourages his followers to let their good deeds and faith shine outward for all people to witness, in order to bring praise and glory to God in heaven.
Jesus loved his disciples in a way the world had never known. In this series, we are looking at some of the primary ways Jesus expressed that love. This week's lesson will focus on an often overlooked dimension of Jesus love: his passion and persistence to teach his followers...and us as well.
Jesus forgives an adulterous woman that religious leaders want to condemn according to the law. When Jesus writes in the dirt, the leaders recognize their own sins and depart, leaving Jesus to tell the woman he does not condemn her but instructs her to sin no more. This story reveals Jesus as the eternal Son of God who brings light that exposes our sins but also brings forgiveness and hope to the hopeless through faith in him.
A Pillar of Light in a World of Darkness: The First Vision & Joseph Smith's E...Cody B Loveland✯
This document discusses Joseph Smith's early life and experiences leading up to his First Vision. It provides background on his family's moves between Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York from 1805-1816. It then describes the religious revival in Palmyra, New York in the early 1800s. The document examines several first-hand accounts of Joseph Smith's First Vision from 1832-1844 that vary slightly in details but consistently involve God and Jesus Christ appearing to Joseph Smith when he was 14 years old. It discusses doctrines taught by the First Vision, such as the existence of God, that God answers prayers, and that there was an apostasy requiring restoration. The document emphasizes the importance of the First Vision in establishing
The song asks God's spirit to open the singer's heart to both the joys and pains of living, and to love others as God loves. It asks God to replace a stony heart with a kind and tender one, and to write God's love on the singer's heart so their life brings glory. The singer wants to share in others' weeping and joy, and welcome all people as Christ welcomes.
This hymn encourages bringing all of life's troubles to God in prayer. It highlights how Jesus is a faithful friend who will bear our sins and griefs, how taking everything to God in prayer can relieve needless pain and bring peace, and how even in times of trials, temptations, troubles or feeling weak and burdened we can find refuge and strength by taking our cares to the Lord in prayer.
This very short document appears to be gibberish or random text and does not contain any coherent ideas or essential information that can be summarized in 3 sentences or less. The document does not communicate a clear purpose or meaning.
This 3 verse psalm calls upon God for help, trusting that God will answer prayers and show steadfast love. The psalmist asks God to incline his ear and hear their prayer, believing God will respond with love and care.
The day is ending and night falls at God's command. Morning hymns of praise were offered to God and his praise will sanctify our rest. God's love watches over the world continuously both day and night as the earth rolls onward into the night. As each new day dawns across continents and islands, the voice of prayer is never ending nor does the song of praise cease.
The poem discusses the balance between having roots in the earth and wings to fly. It states that people need roots to stay grounded yet also need wings to follow their dreams and fly high. The poem repeats the refrain of having roots that tie one down to the earth but also wings to fly high and free. It suggests finding this balance is important for living fully.
The document describes the MINI Rocketman Concept vehicle. It is a 3+1 seater concept car with 3 doors and a length of just over 3 meters. It uses lightweight design and innovative construction techniques. It has a carbon spaceframe, double-hinged doors, and a split tailgate with an integrated rear cargo carrier. The interior offers flexible seating and innovative controls like a trackball on the steering wheel. The concept takes classic MINI design cues and modernizes them for urban mobility.
This document discusses how the lyrics of many songs reference spiritual concepts from the Divine Principle such as the Fall of Man, the existence of good and evil spirits, and prophecies of the Second Coming of Christ in Korea. It provides examples of lyrics from artists like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, and Eric Clapton that subtly or explicitly touch on these spiritual themes. The document suggests the lyrics were divinely inspired and complement religious truths.
Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist born in 1934 in Montreal. He began playing guitar and writing poetry from a young age, winning his first writing award in 1955. Throughout his career he balanced music, poetry and writing, gaining fame for songs like "Hallelujah." He lived for periods in Greece and at a Zen center, and continued writing and performing until his death in 2016.
This document contains various Wiccan texts including chants, spells, invocations and correspondences. It begins with an introduction to Wiccan faith and practice. It then includes a simple spell for wealth, directions for various rituals including opening and closing circles, calling quarters, and dedicating tools. Further sections provide full moon rituals, correspondences of elements and tools to directions, and additional chants, invocations and blessings. The document serves as a book of shadows, collecting important elements of Wiccan ritual and practice.
This document discusses how the lyrics of many songs reference spiritual concepts from the Divine Principle such as the Fall of Man, the existence of a spiritual world, and prophecies of the Second Coming. It provides examples of songs by artists like the Rolling Stones, Queen, and Bob Dylan that seem to have been inspired by spiritual revelations. The document also notes how the spread of popular music in the 1960s coincided with spiritual signs and the emergence of new religious teachings.
The poem discusses the balance between having roots in the earth and wings to fly. It states that people need roots to stay grounded yet also need wings to follow their dreams and fly high. The poem repeats the refrain of having roots that tie one down to the earth but also wings to fly high and free.
The document is about Temple Free Will Baptist Church and contains lyrics to Christian hymns and songs about faith, heaven, and finding refuge in God. It discusses beliefs about the afterlife like the resurrection of the dead and the roll call in heaven. The songs express hope of overcoming trials with God's help and finding comfort in God, especially in times of darkness, death, and facing life's challenges.
The document contains lyrics to various Christian worship songs for children. It discusses themes of praising God, finding treasure through obedience, breathing in God's love, deciding to follow Jesus, and lifting up God's name. The lyrics are accompanied by images meant to engage and inspire children in worship.
The document contains lyrics to several Christian songs praising God, Jesus, St. Benedict, and St. Scholastica. The songs celebrate God's love and deeds, ask for guidance, and express devotion to their faith.
The document contains lyrics to several contemporary Christian worship songs that praise and express devotion to God. The songs focus on themes of God's love, holiness, healing, and desire to have a relationship with humanity. They describe opening one's heart to God, wanting to know and worship God more, and finding strength and joy through faith.
The document is a song about finding wonder in the natural world and in human existence. It describes the night sky being filled with stars and the earth humming a lullaby. It expresses wonder that humans focus anywhere but on this scene, with heaven so close and earth so small. The song of all creation is said to be a melody of love, so it's a wonder that any fear exists. Even in times of grief, laughter can be found on the wing. It's a wonder that humans are loved and that love is what life is for, with heaven close and earth tall. The song of all creation is a melody of love within us all.
The document is a song about finding wonder in the natural world and in human existence. It describes the night sky being filled with stars and the earth humming a lullaby. It expresses wonder that humans focus anywhere but on this scene, with heaven so close and earth so small. The song of all creation is said to be a melody of love, so it's a wonder that any fear exists. Even in times of grief, laughter remains on the wing. It concludes by saying it's a wonder that we are loved, and that love is what life is for, so heaven is close and earth is great. The song of creation lives within us all.
The document discusses the song "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Jackson in 1991 for his album Dangerous. The song's music video featured children from countries experiencing unrest. Released in 1990-1991, the song calls for caring for others and making the world a better place for all people.
The document contains quotes and poems by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, on various topics like the importance of thinking, helping others, defending one's country, and envisioning a prosperous nation. It also includes a poem by Kalam describing his experience seeing the layers of a flowering tree and being inspired by its representation of the mission of human life.
This document provides a playlist of Disney Princess songs from various Disney animated films from 1993 to 2015. It includes the song title, film name, and release year for each entry. The playlist contains songs from films like The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tarzan, Frozen, and Big Hero 6. The document also provides the lyrics for the song "This is Halloween" from The Nightmare Before Christmas to illustrate one of the songs.
The document provides lyrics to four songs: "Colors of the Wind" by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, which discusses living in harmony with nature; "Melodies of Life" by Emiko Shiratori, about memories and love; "Fortune Cookies in Love" by JKT48, a song about unrequited love and finding fortune; and "Take Good Care of Yourself" by The Three Degrees, telling a lover to be safe when apart. The lyrics cover themes of nature, memory, romance, and longing between lovers.
The document contains lyrics from 5 songs that express themes of hope, perseverance and following one's dreams. The songs describe overcoming obstacles and challenges ("every valley, there's a mountain"), having a vision for the future ("a million dreams is all it's gonna take"), and continuing to pursue one's goals despite doubts or hardships ("still got a lot of fight left in me").
The document discusses the author's favorite music and musicians, including Carol King, John Lennon, and Eric Clapton. It provides biographical details and lyrics to songs like "You've Got a Friend" by Carol King, "Imagine" by John Lennon, and "Layla" by Eric Clapton. The author expresses their appreciation for these artists at the end.
The document is a song lyric that describes how all animals have a role in "the choir" and make sounds that contribute to the music. It notes that some animals sing low notes like bullfrogs and hippopotamus, some sing middle notes like dogs and cats, some sing high notes like birds, and some clap or make other noises. The song celebrates how every creature, from oxen to foxes to bears, adds to the simple song of living through their unique noises.
A hymn about Jesus Christ coming as a savior as an infant. It describes angels worshipping the infant Jesus and his message as an adult to let children come to him. The hymn asks God to bless the baptism of children and for them to praise the Trinity as part of the heavenly hosts.
The document is a poem reassuring a child to sleep peacefully through the night. It describes guardian angels watching over the child and the beauty of nature as silver moonlight paints the ocean. It encourages giving questions and dreams to God's imagination, as dreams may bring new creations from God throughout the night.
The document contains lyrics to several Christian hymns and songs that express themes of faith, hardship, finding comfort in God, and looking forward to heaven. The hymns describe having faith during times of struggle and believing things will be better understood in the afterlife. One song talks about the friendship and comfort of Jesus. Another discusses leaning on God's strength for safety and peace.
Take my life and let it be consecrated, all for thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my feet, and let them be swift and purposeful for thee. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine; take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. Take my love: and I will pour at thy feet its treasure store; take myself, and I will be ever, only,
Visions United Church welcomes Linnea Good, David Jonsson, and others to attend their church services. The church hopes to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all people.
This 3 line poem is a prayer asking Jesus to come to the table as their host and bless all who gather. It asks that they see Jesus' face in everyone they meet and that others see Jesus' face in them as a welcome guest.
This poem celebrates God's holiness, presence, and wholeness. It describes God as always being near and coming to the church through communion. The poem calls all of creation to praise God's name with hallelujahs and recognizes God as our God.
This 3 line song encourages the listener to walk with justice, mercy and God's humble care when leaving a place. It tells them to take these virtues with them as they go on their way. The song is written by Linnea Good and comes from her album Stickpeople & The Good Book.
This 3 line poem reflects on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and how that sacrifice was so great that even if one possessed all of nature it would not be enough to repay that debt. The amazing love shown by Jesus in dying on the cross demands that one give their soul, life, and all that they are in response.
This short poem explores different ways a person can contribute through singing, praying, bringing love, and doing their share. The speaker asks what they can do or bring and answers by saying they will sing with joy, say a prayer, bring their love, and do their share. This is repeated in the second stanza to reinforce the message of finding positive ways to participate and support others.
This spiritual song expresses devotion to Jesus Christ. The singer woke up with their mind focused on Jesus, sang and prayed with their mind in Jesus, and walked and talked with their mind stayed on Jesus. The song repeats the refrain "Hallelu Hallelu Hallelujah Amen!" to praise God.
The document is instructions for acting out a parable from the Bible about ten young women who were invited to a wedding. Five of the women were wise and brought extra oil for their lamps, while five were foolish and did not. When the bridegroom was late in arriving, all ten women fell asleep. A cry woke them at midnight that the bridegroom had arrived. The foolish women realized their lamps were going out and asked the wise ones for oil, but they were told to go buy their own. By the time the foolish women returned, the bridegroom had come and gone and the door to the wedding feast was locked.
The hymn discusses using faith in God as an anchor to remain steadfast during the storms of life. It asserts that faith is fastened to the rock of God's love, which cannot be moved, keeping one's soul secure even when faced with fear, death, or life's hardships until arriving at the heavenly city. The chorus reinforces that faith keeps the soul grounded in God's love amidst life's turbulent times.
The song is about following Christ and letting His love transform one's life in profound ways. It asks if the listener will go wherever Christ leads, even into the unknown, and let their life be defined by serving Him and bringing His love to others in need. It references leaving behind one's old self, facing hostility, helping the imprisoned and sick, and reshaping the world through faith, to follow wherever Christ's call may lead.
The song is about a musician who has faced many failures and setbacks in their career. Their lover left them for a guitar, their camper was taken but not far. They have tried many approaches as an artist but often only get smiles and no real success. They feel they have "a whole lotta nothin'" and that things just keep getting worse for them.
The document tells the stories of Moses, Jonah, Esther, and Jesus being called by God to free His people, despite feeling uncertain about who they are. It ends by saying God is now calling all of us to free His people, despite any doubts about our own identity or abilities.
The song expresses a commitment to follow someone wherever they may go and make their people the singer's people as well. It promises to always be faithful, loyal, and true. It offers to stay if asked and never go away, traveling side by side with God's love as a guide. From beginning to end, the singer vows to always be a friend and be there when needed with faithful care.