The document repeats the phrase "I am walking a path of peace" three times, suggesting a focus on or commitment to peace. It also includes the line "Lead me home" twice, implying a desire to be guided towards a place of safety, comfort or belonging.
We are fellow travelers helping each other on the journey of life. As Christians, we should serve one another as Christ served us - by offering comfort, sharing each other's burdens, and finding harmony together through Christ's love. We ask God for the grace to humbly serve others as they serve us.
This short psalm expresses that for as long as the author lives, their soul belongs to God. It repeats the phrase "So while I live my soul is yours" to emphasize that the author's very being and essence is dedicated to God for the duration of their mortal life on Earth. The soul and self of the individual is given fully to God.
Jesus took bread that was formed from wheat, sweat, and toil of the earth as a daily gift from God. He blessed the bread and wine, which are gifts from the fields of earth and signs of God's divine love. Jesus broke the bread and poured the wine to represent his broken body and life poured out as a sign from God. He continues to give bread and cup at our tables to those who seek God's will, so that we may go in peace freely giving love as we live daily.
The song encourages drawing the circle of inclusion and compassion wide to encompass everyone. It says that no one stands alone and to stand side by side, with God at the center holding all of creation. It calls for hearts to touch far horizons and for loving to know no borders, faithful to God's call to open every door and let the dream of Christ be in us.
The song is about living in the light of God's radiant love. It describes a light that is gleaming and spreading throughout the night, inviting people to come share in God's gladness. Jesus showed people a brighter path and how to help creation shine. The song encourages living in the brightness God has given and rising to see the dawn, trusting that God is present in their lives.
The song lyrics praise God and express a desire to offer one's heart and mind to God every day. It asks God to help the singer see that they are made in God's image and have been given dreams and potential. The singer commits to focusing on Christ daily for courage, giving thanks through trials, and looking for signs of hope in God's name, finding love and energy through God's spirit each day.
The document asks people to gently heal the hurts of the world through compassion for all, including oneself. It also encourages sharing the timeless message of God and following the example of those considered foolish but who followed God.
We are fellow travelers helping each other on the journey of life. As Christians, we should serve one another as Christ served us - by offering comfort, sharing each other's burdens, and finding harmony together through Christ's love. We ask God for the grace to humbly serve others as they serve us.
This short psalm expresses that for as long as the author lives, their soul belongs to God. It repeats the phrase "So while I live my soul is yours" to emphasize that the author's very being and essence is dedicated to God for the duration of their mortal life on Earth. The soul and self of the individual is given fully to God.
Jesus took bread that was formed from wheat, sweat, and toil of the earth as a daily gift from God. He blessed the bread and wine, which are gifts from the fields of earth and signs of God's divine love. Jesus broke the bread and poured the wine to represent his broken body and life poured out as a sign from God. He continues to give bread and cup at our tables to those who seek God's will, so that we may go in peace freely giving love as we live daily.
The song encourages drawing the circle of inclusion and compassion wide to encompass everyone. It says that no one stands alone and to stand side by side, with God at the center holding all of creation. It calls for hearts to touch far horizons and for loving to know no borders, faithful to God's call to open every door and let the dream of Christ be in us.
The song is about living in the light of God's radiant love. It describes a light that is gleaming and spreading throughout the night, inviting people to come share in God's gladness. Jesus showed people a brighter path and how to help creation shine. The song encourages living in the brightness God has given and rising to see the dawn, trusting that God is present in their lives.
The song lyrics praise God and express a desire to offer one's heart and mind to God every day. It asks God to help the singer see that they are made in God's image and have been given dreams and potential. The singer commits to focusing on Christ daily for courage, giving thanks through trials, and looking for signs of hope in God's name, finding love and energy through God's spirit each day.
The document asks people to gently heal the hurts of the world through compassion for all, including oneself. It also encourages sharing the timeless message of God and following the example of those considered foolish but who followed God.
The document repeatedly praises God and the Lord. It encourages looking at the sky and ocean blue to see God's shining love. It mentions that God sent an only son to spread God's love to everyone. The document closes by repeating phrases glorifying God and praising the name of the Lord.
This hymn asks God to breathe new life into the singer and fill them completely. It expresses a desire to love what God loves and do God's will. The singer finds refuge, gifts, satisfaction and peace in God alone. They trust that even after death, God's presence will continue to be a source of joy and perfect life. The hymn repeats the refrain "Breathe on me, breath of God" as a plea to be made wholly God's.
The psalmist rejoiced at the invitation to worship God. They were excited to rise up and join others in worshipping the God who is most high above all. The psalmist expressed joy three times at the call to come together and worship their supreme deity.
This passage from Isaiah describes the kind of fasting that God truly desires. In three sentences: God tells the people that fasting alone is not enough, and that instead they must loose the bonds of injustice, share their bread with the hungry, and clothe the naked; true fasting involves actively working to help the oppressed and bringing justice and peace to the community. The passage emphasizes that this is the fast that God chooses, not merely refraining from food but acting with compassion.
Psalm 8 is a song that reflects on humanity's place in the vastness of God's creation. It acknowledges that while humans are mortal beings of small stature, God entrusted humans with caring for the earth and all its inhabitants. The song praises God as the creator and lover of all things, both seen and unseen. It asks God to breathe new life into the singer so that they may love all that God loves and do God's will.
The poem celebrates the wonderful gifts that God gives, including lives of hope, love, and peace. It describes how on Christmas, the world lay in stillness until the birth of Jesus brought a new day of love. As Advent begins again, people bring light and gifts of hope, peace, love, and joy throughout the year. The poem expresses thanks to God for all that is received and encourages sharing gifts with others while working for peace and justice in the world.
This song repeats verses describing those who are blessed or "blest" according to the Beatitudes, such as the poor in spirit, those who mourn or are merciful, and those who are persecuted for righteousness. It concludes each verse by repeating a refrain celebrating that the kingdom of God belongs to those who are holy.
This short poem expresses gratitude to God for continual blessings received every day. The author acknowledges that God blesses them constantly and has opened their eyes to see these blessings, and in response they pledge to glorify God today for all they have received.
This 3 line hymn asks the Spirit of Life to come into the singer, stir compassion in their heart, and shape life into justice by moving through all aspects of the natural world from wind and sea to roots and wings.
Love Divine is a Christian hymn that praises God and Jesus Christ. It asks for God's love and salvation to dwell within people, for Jesus to visit with his compassionate love, and for God to deliver his people from sin. The hymn expresses a desire to always serve and praise God, to be made pure by his salvation, and to one day be in heaven praising God for eternity.
This poem discusses a group gathering for a meal and fellowship. It describes how they come together to share what they have been given, including hearts of love and gifts of gold. The poem notes that God joins them in the sharing of the meal. It suggests that as they break bread, they are drawn to seek life's goal of all sharing in living with hearts of love and gifts of gold.
The document is lyrics to the song "Make a Joyful Noise" which encourages worshipping God with gladness, joyfulness, praise and thanksgiving. It repeats the refrain to make a joyful noise all over the earth and come to this place with a song, worshipping God. The lyrics express knowing that God has made us and we belong to God, so come with joyfulness and praise to worship with a song.
The document is a hymn composed of 4 verses praising God. It describes how nightfall brings peace on land and sea, and calls for blending hymns with the holy calm. It tells of stars shining in the sky, continuing the ancient story of God's unchanging love. It expresses leaving wants and burdens to God who cares for all, finding burdens lifted when touched by God. As darkness deepens, eternal stars arise in the Spirit's skies along with hope, faith and love.
God weeps at humanity's failings and shortcomings, including withholding love, misusing strength, and abusing children's innocence. God bleeds when people act in anger through violence and betrayal. God cries seeing hungry people suffer without food and medical care. Ultimately, God waits for humanity to understand Christ's message of caring for one another with compassion.
Blessed are those who prepare and serve at the table. This includes those who set the table, cook the food, tend to the meal, light candles, serve others, sing grace, and welcome all people regardless of who they are. The document expresses that the table is a place to nourish both body and soul through sharing food and fellowship with one another.
The document expresses a belief that God has a purpose for the speaker and that God's love shines through them. It states that the speaker will walk with and care for others, comfort those in misery, cry out for justice, cherish creation, and work to bring about God's community. The conclusion reiterates the belief and invites taking hands to usher in a great celebration.
The song describes Jesus welcoming children and teaching that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those with childlike faith. It recounts the biblical stories of Jesus spending time with children after being lost in the temple and saying they should come to him, and telling his disciples they must have childlike humility to follow him. The song encourages children to help adults and keep Jesus' message that children are valued in God's kingdom.
This traditional South African song contains a single line repeated multiple times: "Ameni, ameni, amen, amen, amen, ameni!". The lyrics are a repetition of the word "ameni" with the word "amen" inserted a few times, showing agreement or approval.
The document is a song lyric that expresses God's protection and care for believers. It repeats the line "And I will raise you up on eagle's wings bear you up on the breath of dawn make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand." The lyric assures that under God's protection, believers will not be captured by traps, fear famine or dangers, and God's angels will guard them from harm.
This song celebrates freedom and expresses the hope that freedom is coming for African Americans. It repeats the word "freedom" to emphasize how important freedom is and affirms that the singer knows that freedom is coming soon. The repetition of phrases builds anticipation and excitement for the freedom that is coming.
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 repeatedly praises God and the Lord. It encourages looking at the sky and ocean blue to see God's shining love. It mentions that God sent an only son to spread God's love to everyone. The document closes by repeating phrases glorifying God and praising the name of the Lord.
This hymn asks God to breathe new life into the singer and fill them completely. It expresses a desire to love what God loves and do God's will. The singer finds refuge, gifts, satisfaction and peace in God alone. They trust that even after death, God's presence will continue to be a source of joy and perfect life. The hymn repeats the refrain "Breathe on me, breath of God" as a plea to be made wholly God's.
The psalmist rejoiced at the invitation to worship God. They were excited to rise up and join others in worshipping the God who is most high above all. The psalmist expressed joy three times at the call to come together and worship their supreme deity.
This passage from Isaiah describes the kind of fasting that God truly desires. In three sentences: God tells the people that fasting alone is not enough, and that instead they must loose the bonds of injustice, share their bread with the hungry, and clothe the naked; true fasting involves actively working to help the oppressed and bringing justice and peace to the community. The passage emphasizes that this is the fast that God chooses, not merely refraining from food but acting with compassion.
Psalm 8 is a song that reflects on humanity's place in the vastness of God's creation. It acknowledges that while humans are mortal beings of small stature, God entrusted humans with caring for the earth and all its inhabitants. The song praises God as the creator and lover of all things, both seen and unseen. It asks God to breathe new life into the singer so that they may love all that God loves and do God's will.
The poem celebrates the wonderful gifts that God gives, including lives of hope, love, and peace. It describes how on Christmas, the world lay in stillness until the birth of Jesus brought a new day of love. As Advent begins again, people bring light and gifts of hope, peace, love, and joy throughout the year. The poem expresses thanks to God for all that is received and encourages sharing gifts with others while working for peace and justice in the world.
This song repeats verses describing those who are blessed or "blest" according to the Beatitudes, such as the poor in spirit, those who mourn or are merciful, and those who are persecuted for righteousness. It concludes each verse by repeating a refrain celebrating that the kingdom of God belongs to those who are holy.
This short poem expresses gratitude to God for continual blessings received every day. The author acknowledges that God blesses them constantly and has opened their eyes to see these blessings, and in response they pledge to glorify God today for all they have received.
This 3 line hymn asks the Spirit of Life to come into the singer, stir compassion in their heart, and shape life into justice by moving through all aspects of the natural world from wind and sea to roots and wings.
Love Divine is a Christian hymn that praises God and Jesus Christ. It asks for God's love and salvation to dwell within people, for Jesus to visit with his compassionate love, and for God to deliver his people from sin. The hymn expresses a desire to always serve and praise God, to be made pure by his salvation, and to one day be in heaven praising God for eternity.
This poem discusses a group gathering for a meal and fellowship. It describes how they come together to share what they have been given, including hearts of love and gifts of gold. The poem notes that God joins them in the sharing of the meal. It suggests that as they break bread, they are drawn to seek life's goal of all sharing in living with hearts of love and gifts of gold.
The document is lyrics to the song "Make a Joyful Noise" which encourages worshipping God with gladness, joyfulness, praise and thanksgiving. It repeats the refrain to make a joyful noise all over the earth and come to this place with a song, worshipping God. The lyrics express knowing that God has made us and we belong to God, so come with joyfulness and praise to worship with a song.
The document is a hymn composed of 4 verses praising God. It describes how nightfall brings peace on land and sea, and calls for blending hymns with the holy calm. It tells of stars shining in the sky, continuing the ancient story of God's unchanging love. It expresses leaving wants and burdens to God who cares for all, finding burdens lifted when touched by God. As darkness deepens, eternal stars arise in the Spirit's skies along with hope, faith and love.
God weeps at humanity's failings and shortcomings, including withholding love, misusing strength, and abusing children's innocence. God bleeds when people act in anger through violence and betrayal. God cries seeing hungry people suffer without food and medical care. Ultimately, God waits for humanity to understand Christ's message of caring for one another with compassion.
Blessed are those who prepare and serve at the table. This includes those who set the table, cook the food, tend to the meal, light candles, serve others, sing grace, and welcome all people regardless of who they are. The document expresses that the table is a place to nourish both body and soul through sharing food and fellowship with one another.
The document expresses a belief that God has a purpose for the speaker and that God's love shines through them. It states that the speaker will walk with and care for others, comfort those in misery, cry out for justice, cherish creation, and work to bring about God's community. The conclusion reiterates the belief and invites taking hands to usher in a great celebration.
The song describes Jesus welcoming children and teaching that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those with childlike faith. It recounts the biblical stories of Jesus spending time with children after being lost in the temple and saying they should come to him, and telling his disciples they must have childlike humility to follow him. The song encourages children to help adults and keep Jesus' message that children are valued in God's kingdom.
This traditional South African song contains a single line repeated multiple times: "Ameni, ameni, amen, amen, amen, ameni!". The lyrics are a repetition of the word "ameni" with the word "amen" inserted a few times, showing agreement or approval.
The document is a song lyric that expresses God's protection and care for believers. It repeats the line "And I will raise you up on eagle's wings bear you up on the breath of dawn make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand." The lyric assures that under God's protection, believers will not be captured by traps, fear famine or dangers, and God's angels will guard them from harm.
This song celebrates freedom and expresses the hope that freedom is coming for African Americans. It repeats the word "freedom" to emphasize how important freedom is and affirms that the singer knows that freedom is coming soon. The repetition of phrases builds anticipation and excitement for the freedom that is coming.
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.