Kid's Corner: "One Starry Night" by Lauren Thompson and Jonathan Bean

Good Morning My Brothers and Sisters in Christ! Peace be with you.

This weeks Kid's Corner pick is a holiday picture book, "One Starry Night" by Lauren Thompson and Jonathan Bean.  Thompson, begins  "One Starry Night"   with  the  relationship between parent  and child in the  natural realm, than reaches the human realm with Mary and Joseph and God 

and humanity. This tale teaches God's intangible love through earthly and tangible objects. If we can understand animals and their love for their young. Than we can see the  love of God more clearly for humanity. "One Starry Night" is great for sharing during christmas dinner or to a class during the holidays. "One Starry Night" can be used to teach children what different animal offsprings are called. The illustrations by Jonathan Bean are simple, with little  color variation which evokes a serious  and quiet tone that leaves nothing to distract the reader, making the story poignant and endearing all at once. Please check this book at your nearest library.

Kid's Corner: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Kadir Nelson

 Hello My Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

 I am a Children's Librarian  for the New York Public Library  and one of my tasks is doing storytime for children. This week's Kid's Corner pick is "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Kadir Nelson. I use this for my Toddler Time and it is one of my favorite books to sing to. This a a great book to share and sing with your child. The lyrics are "He's Got the Whole In His Hands" a children's classic with a spiritual tone in it.  The illustrations a beautiful and rich.  The text is in the right size font which enables you to hold it up to an audience and sing at the same time. The message is important in that the Lord has everything in His Hands! I love Kadir Nelson's work, She rocks! Please check this book out at your nearest library.

Tueday Afternoon Poems "God Knows"

Hello My Brothers and Sisters in Christ! I found this poem on this awesome site: www.godswork.org . Please check it out! Share your thoughts and faith. Peace Be with You! God Knows

God Knows

    

When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts... 

God knows how hard you have tried. 

When you've cried so long and your heart is in anguish... 

God has counted your tears. 

If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by... 

God is waiting with you. 

When you're lonely and your friends are too busy even for a phone call... 

God is by your side.

When you think you've tried everything and don't know where to turn... 

God has a solution. 

When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated... 

God has the answer. 

If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope... 

God has whispered to you. 

When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for... 

God has blessed you. 

When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe... 

God has smiled upon you. 

When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow...

God has opened your eyes and called you by name.

Remember that wherever you are or

whatever you are facing...GOD KNOWS

When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts...
God knows how hard you have tried.

When you've cried so long and your heart is in anguish...
God has counted your tears.

If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by...
God is waiting with you.

When you're lonely and your friends are too busy even for a phone call...
God is by your side.

When you think you've tried everything and don't know where to turn...
God has a solution.

When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated...
God has the answer.

If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope...
God has whispered to you.

When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for...
God has blessed you.

When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe...
God has smiled upon you.

When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow...
God has opened your eyes and called you by name.

Remember that wherever you are or
whatever you are facing...GOD KNOWS

Verse of The Week: "He Stilled The Storm to a Whisper"

"He stilled the storm to a whisper;

    the waves of the sea^[a] were hushed."

Psalm 107:29 (NIV)

Happy Father's Day!

#1
Dad, I just want you to know
That you mean so much to me,
Through all the years of growing up,
You taught me how to be
Someone that has faith in God
And accepts responsibility,
Someone that has a love for life
And hope for eternity
And there’s still more that you imparted
In everything you taught,
But one that meant the most to me
Was how to love the Lord.

© By M.S.Lowndes

Tuesday Afternoon Poems "ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER"

Always Say A Prayer (A.S.A.P.)

There's work to do, deadlines to meet,

you've got no time to spare, 

But as you hurry and scurry, 

always say a prayer. 

In the midst of family chaos, 

"quality time" is rare. 

Do your best; let God do the rest: 

Always say a prayer. 

It may seem like your worries are

more than you can bear. 

Slow down and take a breather-

always say a prayer. 

God knows how stressful life is; 

He wants to ease our cares, 

and He'll respond ASAP-

Always say a prayer! 

Good Afternoon my Brothers and Sisters in Christ ! I found this great poem on a great site . Please share your thoughts and faith. Peace be With You!

Verse of The Week: "I Would Hurry To My Place of Shelter"

"I would hurry to my place of shelter,

    far from the tempest and storm.”

Psalm 55:8 (NIV)

THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE. I AM GLAD IN IT!

Hello my Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

Today is a special day for me. It is my BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I thank the Lord for the 29 years of life that He has given me and everything in that life that He has filled it with.  :-)

"This is the day the Lord has made.
    We [I] will rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24 (NLT)

Kid's Corner: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" by Ashley Bryan

Hello my Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

My Kid's Corner pick to day is  All Things Bright and Beautiful by Ashley Bryan. It is a retelling of a hymn written by Cecil F. Alexander. The hymn explains that God has a hand in everything in this world.

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures GREAT and small,

All things wise and wonderful:

The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,

Each little bird that sings,

He made their glowing colors,

He made thier tiny wings.

The purple-headed mountain,

The river running by,

The sunset and the morning

That brightens up the sky.

The cold winter,

The pleasant SUMMER sun,

The ripe fruit in the garden:

He made them everyone.

He gave us eyes to see them,

And lips that we might tell

How great is God Almighty,

Who made all things well.

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

Allthings wise and wonderful:

The Lord God made them all.



       

Christian Music Wednesday :" Take Me To The King" by Tamela Mann

Hello my Brothers and Sisters in Christ! please enjoy! Peace be with you.

Tuesday Afternoon Poems " Poet of The Lord" by John Marinelli

Poet of the Lord

by John Marinelli

Hear, Oh Poet of the Lord.

I offer you a great reward,

A gifting that shall never cease,

An outpouring of Joy and Peace.

I send you from my throne above,

As a messenger of my eternal Love,

To a lost and dying land,

To every creature, every man.

Speak, Oh Poet of the living God.

Dare to walk where Angels trod.

Tell your world in Rhymes of Praise,

Of Jesus, whom from the dead I raised.

I give you words full of life.

Use them as an end to strife.

Send them by land and sea,

For this is your destiny.

I have chosen you especially by name,

So set aside your sorrow and shame,

And speak now on my behalf,

Of love and peace and even wrath.

Listen closely for my inner voice,

And pen your rhymes of choice.

Then cry aloud, as I speak to you,

So others may know me, as you do.

If you enjoy this poem please click on the title and it will guide you to a site called A Fellowship of Christian Poets. Peace be With You!

Verse of The Week:" Then The Lord Spoke to Job Out Of The Storm"

Good Morning My Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

 "Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:

 “Who is this that obscures my plans

    with words without knowledge?

Brace yourself like a man;

    I will question you,

    and you shall answer me."

Job 38:2-3 (NIV)

This month I will be concentrating on  verses dealing  the storm and storms. Please read along and share your thoughts. God Bless you and have a peaceful week.