Category Archives: The Christmas Poems

Old Testament Advent Poem No. 6

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

The King and the Everlasting Kingdom: 1 Samuel 16:13 & 2 Samuel 7:16 The oil trickled down his hair and  handsome young neck. Before David’s  kin the Spirit plunged into his being. A new king was made.   Another time: … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Poems from 2011

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

Last year in my Christmas poems I tried, with a number of them, to look at Christmas from the point of view of some of the participants. I have never before had so much fun writing poetry. It was a … Continue reading →

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Advent – the joy of expectation

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Advent Coming and becoming. Anticipating and hoping. Longing and Rejoicing. The ancient Words, Promises and pledges Coming to Life – Eternal Life. The salvation plan winding through history and people, kings and peasants, obedience and rebellion. Dim distant Covenant shadows … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Poems – alternate angles

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

The Christmas Poems Now that the Advent season has begun, I think I have finished my Christmas poems but if any readers have ideas that they would like me to pursue, please pass them on. It has been a lot of fun! … Continue reading →

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The Innkeeper – Correcting the record

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

I’ve been given a bum wrap. On the night in question I’d gone to bed early. The place was full ‘coz of this census thing. I’ d been busy all day fetchin’ this and  and sortin’ that. And I turned … Continue reading →

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The Magi – another Christmas Poem

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

They laughed behind their hands when we set off. Our camels loaded. What will it be? A king? A child? A what? We headed westward with anticipation and gifts. The omen was clear shining in the sky – our compass … Continue reading →

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Immanuel

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).  Matt 1:23 Immanuel God with us. From Zion to earth and birth to death, the eternal to the temporal, … Continue reading →

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The Shepherds – a narrative

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

It was like any other night in winter. We were alert. The predators are always hungry in these months. Lamb is always on their menu. The cold, froze our words. We were shivering and then we were still shivering but now in … Continue reading →

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So You Think …

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

“Nothing is impossible with God” Luke 1:37 So you think the virgin birth is “miraculous” even impossible, maybe ridiculous. A lie from a silly girl, who should have known better one night. You suppose walking on water, feeding 5000, is a … Continue reading →

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What Lord?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

A short poetic reflection on Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph: What Lord? I can’t believe it! She is a good girl, an honourable girl. She would never betray me!   What Lord? I must still marry her! What Lord? Your Spirit! How … Continue reading →

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