O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee to-night.
For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth!
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
Where children pure and happy
Pray to the blessed Child,
Where misery cries out to thee,
Son of the mother mild;
Where charity stands watching
And faith holds wide the door,
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
And Christmas comes once more.
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us to-day.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!
O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee to-night.
For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth!
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
Where children pure and happy
Pray to the blessed Child,
Where misery cries out to thee,
Son of the mother mild;
Where charity stands watching
And faith holds wide the door,
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks,
And Christmas comes once more.
O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us to-day.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!
Anna McKeon discusses the evolution of the English language as influenced by William Tyndale, who translated the Bible to English and invented many of the words we use today along the way.
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Anna McKeon discusses the evolution of the English language as influenced by William Tyndale, who translated the Bible to English and invented many of the words we use today along the way.
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NOTE: These poems have been collected from many sources and all of them are in public domain, and so they can be quoted in any way you like. Most all of them are by authors unknown, and the special focus is on Christmas poetry.
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2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
2. The inns were full, the streets were bare
The night was dark, no one aware
That soon the world, would see His Son
The One on whom all hopes were hung
3. A tiny light begins to shine
From out the east, there is a line
Of royal men, from far away
They’ll bring their homage here today
4. A sound is heard, so
faint but clear
The shepherds turn
as it draws near
Their fears
aroused, they
shrink in fright
But still they watch
the gleaming sight
5. While in a stable, unaware
there waits a humble, quiet pair
The time is coming, oh so near
For soon their baby will appear
6. The star has found its’ place of rest
The wise men hurry to the west
7. The shepherds lift their faces high
As angels’ voices fill the sky
Then all with one accord they turn
And rush to tell of what they’ve learned
8. The mother groans
in great travail
She holds fast to
the angel’s tale
A promise that this
lowly birth
Will bring
redemption to the
earth
9. As Joseph paced outside the door
Not quite knowing what’s in store
10. The camel bells draw closer still
The shepherds hasten from the hill
11. A silence, then a baby’s cry
The star glows brighter in the sky
12. The father greets his brand new son,
The mother knows that He’s the One
But how can one so soft and small
Repay the debt of Adam’s fall?
13. Upon a bed of hay He lays
The sky is brightening towards the day
The courtyard fills with sudden guests
A sense of peace upon them rests
14. With gifts in
hand, they
gather round
And for a time,
there’s not a
sound
The shepherds
meekly come
and kneel
As awe and joy
are all they feel
15. “Christ is born”, the angels sing
The blessed good tidings do they bring
The world still slumbers, unaware
That He is here, our sins to bear.
16. Can you see Him, sleeping now
As the wise men humbly bow?
Does the scene seem oh so sweet,
As the shepherds come to greet
The Babe they heard proclaimed that night
In song and with a glorious light?
17. Would you like to have been there?
Would you kneel and gently stare
As our Lord lay sound asleep
Surrounded by those little sheep?
18. What would you see on that cold night?
Just a child in sweet respite?
Or would you see a newborn king
With God’s great gift of love to bring?
19. Would you see the
price God paid
To let His Son go,
unafraid
Into a world of hate
and greed
To live a life of hard
pressed need
No home to rest, no
easy way
With not a place, His
head to lay?
20. Would you see the scorn received
As Satan strives, and man’s deceived?
Would you see the role He’d play
To take us all back home one day?
21. And would you
look into your
soul
And see your
need to be
made whole?
Would you
shed the sin
and dross?
22. When you look in the manger,
Would you see the cross?