...Hammer and Nails...

A little child,
A shining star.
A stable rude,
The door ajar.

Yet in that place,
So crude, folorn,
The Hope of all
The world was born.

So the candle this morning we lit on the advent wreath was the Love Candle. For my childrens sermon I shared with the young people and children how Love is very much a verb alot of the time. How just like we can jump and clap and shout and scream and whisper...we can also love. How 'Love' is not necessarily something we say but alot of the time it is something we DO.

We might say we love you...but let me SHOW YOU...

we might carry your bag,

or hold the door open,

or rake your leaves,

or share our lunch,

or share our pocket money,

or be a listening ear,

or cross the street to just say hello,

or only say positive things,

or pick you up when you're down,

or hug you when you need held,

or drive you out of our way to ensure you get home safe,

or text a note to ensure you're having a great day,

...or send our only Son into the World...not to condemn the world...but to save the World...so that we may have everlasting life!

It's true...God very much LOVES us...and God most certainly SHOWED it!

What a powerful verb Love is!

LOVE and Party Rings! SP x