Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dashing Dave

Dashing Dave - sung to the theme of Jingle Bells


Dashing through the snow, in 22x18 frame
Once you've seen his face, your life won't be the same.
Kids will jump for joy, adults will join in too,
Bringing cheer to all the land is just what Dave will do!
Oh, Dashing Dave, Dashing Dave dashing all the way
Forget the Elf because with Dave our kids will sure obey.
Oh, Dashing Dave, Dashing Dave dashing all the way
Oh what fun it is to see your face on Christmas day.
A day or two ago, I hung you on a hook
And when our guests walk through the door you give a dashing look.
Good cheer is what you bring, "Ho Ho" is what you say,
Our Christmas theme is now complete since we have Dashing Dave.
Oh, Dashing Dave, Dashing Dave dashing all the way
Forget the Elf because with Dave our kids will sure obey.
Oh, Dashing Dave, Dashing Dave dashing all the way
Oh what fun it is to see your face on Christmas day!

Monday, December 9, 2013

Joseph and the Inn Keeper sung to the tune of "Baby it's cold outside"

Joseph (left) - The Inn Keeper (right)

Sir it's cold outside - You really can't stay
We've got a baby outside - There's just no space today
What can we do - I have nothing for you
We need a room - The inn is full, there's just no room

I really need to find a place - I sure wish I had more space
Our baby He's coming today - Joseph I don't know what to say
Please sir there's no time to waste - If only I had some more space
I really wish we could stay - Any other day but today

Mary my dear - Wait, one moment sir
There is no room here - I think have an idea
I guess we'll move on  - The stable out back
we'll find a place to stay - It's warm and it has some hay

Mary did you hear what he said - Come and we'll make you a bed
There's a place out back for the night - I really hope you'll be alright
He's letting us stay - We're glad you came
The baby's coming tonight!! (together)

Just look at His eyes - The baby, He's here
How they light up the skies - Yes, the baby is here
He was sent here to us - This sight is so glorious
from God above - He fills my heart with love

Oh Mary we have come so far - Look at the size of that star
And the world will know that He's here - I see some guys coming near
Their way will be lit by the star - I don't know who they are
The angel said we shouldn't have fear - But they have some gifts to bear

Oh the things that He'll do - The baby, yes he is here
for me and for you - It is our savior that's here
This miracle boy - He's come here to be with us
Jesus is his name - Our lives won't be the same

There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
Of the birth of a newborn king - I'm saved and now I want to sing
He really is here - Yes I am glad he's here
Yes He is finally here (together)
Oh yes He is finally here (together)

Our Savior is finally here! (together)

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

What if God was a baseball and life was the game?


There’s the baseball, clothed in white but highlighted with red.
There’s the bat, hard and always looking to hit the ball.
There’s the glove, used to catch and harness the ball.

There’s the hitter who tries to beat the cover off of the ball and hit it out of the park.
There’s the pitcher who delivers the ball and tries to get it past the hitter.
There’s the catcher who is seeking a delivery of the ball from the pitcher.
There’s the fielder who tries to catch the ball and get it back to the pitcher.
There’s the umpire who is judging the location of the ball.
There’s the fan who sits watching this game between the bat and the ball.
There’s the announcer who talks about the ball and how it's being used.
There’s the scoreboard which tracks where the ball has been.

Without the ball there would be no game.
Without the bat many of the players would have a different role.
Without the glove the game would be a little more painful for the players and they would be less successful at harnessing the ball.

The ball exists.
The bat exists.
Let's provide the players with a glove so they can catch the ball, because, when the game ends with the ball in your glove, you win!


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