Today's Music

I shared to 'Work of Christmas' poem with the kids tonight. It was a great jumping off point for some thoughts about Christ, His birth, and the coming of a new year. I love that we're able to continue focusing on Christ - even when the celebrations might be over.
I also played some songs from my Michael McClean Songbook that I've had for years.

One is called, Together Forever Someday. (I just did the link because I wasn't able to pull it up from YouTube. Odd.)

The other two were Stay With Me and Be That Friend. (I just watched this one too. It won't let me post it either. It was put on YouTube about five years ago. Things have changed since then. Technology is different. I'm not sure I'm not sure what's going on with the pink arrows in this one. Maybe you can just close your eyes and listen to the song.)

Here's 'Stay With Me'. It's the only one that was there. (I'm not a fan of the extra quotes.) I attempted to sing this while I was playing it today. I got choked up at the part...'I'll have him back again, I'll still be lonely until then...'. I forgot that was in there. I think I cried even more watching it just now.

Sabbath Day

So, today I did several things that helped me to focus on Christ. Our family went to church and I participated in the Sacrament. I also did some other things too.

I read part of an Ensign article about The New and Everlasting Covenant, watched a video clip about a story that President Monson shared on the topic of prayer, and watched a YouTube video for the Amazing Grace. If you want links - you can go here. It's my Christ Daily Facebook page.
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More of Day Two

I had an opportunity to attend a workshop in the morning. I was about finding your mission in life. I certainly want my mission to include serving the Lord and helping others feel His love.

As part of my 'Christ Daily' efforts, I also played 'This is My Beloved Son' on the piano from the Children's Songbook.

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Day Two: Christ Daily

Today I read the last chapter, The Christ Child, in this book.

A Christ-Centered Christmas
Seven Traditions to Lead Us Closer to the Savior
Emily Belle Freeman

This poem is part of the that chapter.

The Work of Christmas

When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To fine the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.

Howard Thurman
(The Mood of Christmas and Other Celebrations, pg. 23)

The beginning of a new year is a great time to start the 'work of Christmas'.

#ChristDaily2016

Birth Date of Christ

I will be doing something to think about Christ each day this year. Obviously, it will just be a few minutes at a time. I noticed someone asked about this as I was scrolling down my Facebook feed this morning. So, this is my attempt to have some documentation and learn something for myself as well as getting another person's question answered. It's an article about the birth date of Christ. I have read part of it and it's pretty informative. I just wanted to make sure I had it saved somewhere. I think it's going to count for my #ChristDaily.

Christ in 2016

I've decided to do something daily that has to do with Christ in the upcoming year. It will be something I read, watch, listen to...maybe an act of service or some other action that brings me closer to Him. I did 25 Days of Christ for December and think I will do it again next year. I thought I would continue with a full year of 'Days of Christ'. We'll see how it goes. I'm not exactly sure where I will record what I do. It might be here, another blog, or possibly on other social media. I might just write in my journal about it. Or, I might have some days where I don't write anything at all. Here's to a new adventure.

Full of Guidance

I just watched this. It was just what I needed. I'm sure I will be watching it again. It's a BYU Devotional by Elder F. Enzio Busche. I love the German accent. I remember meeting him and his wife when they came to visit our mission. (Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission) They are great. I decided then that besides being inspired...he and his wife both have a great sense of humor.