A-Poem-a-Day Until Christmas
When my children were young
I made a Star of David
out of popsicle sticks
and hung it on our Christmas tree
to acknowledge
our Jewish roots in Christianity.
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I love to see a Star of David on a Christmas tree,
Reminder of our Jewish roots in Christianity...
I love to see a Hanukkiah on a churchyard lawn,
Adjacent to a manger, dimly flickering at dawn;
Am awed by the Paschal Lamb, crucified at Calvary...
Who rose victorious from the dead to set all sinners free!
I hear the Rosh Hoshanna trump forewarning with its cry,
Reminding us the Day of God is surely drawing nigh;
I marvel every Yom Kippur at graciousness of God...
Lavish with his mercy; He spares the chastening rod;
Fervently read Old Testament’s fruition in the New,
With the Messiah’s story interwoven through and through.
In Shabbat tapers I behold Yeshua, Light of World;
Before my very eyes I see God’s prophesies unfurled.
Was blessed to pray at Israel’s Wall and empty Tomb
Of our Hebrew Savior, born of the Virgin’s womb.
At Gethsemane, I have seen an ancient olive tree
And known within my spirit that one grafted branch is me.
I’m born again and spiritually circumcised of heart;
I’m blessed to be a Gentile, who’s become a part
Of Covenant promises sealed by the Blood of God...
I’ll forever praise His Name as I walk this earthly sod.
Maude Carolan
We’ve
Been Invited Back
to
read holiday poetry at
The
Ant Bookstore & Café
Saturday,
December 15, at 7 p.m.
Sr.
Jane Abeln, SMIC
Pastor
EJ Emerson
Maude
Carolan Pych
Barbara
Williams-Hubbard
COME
JOIN US
for
a festive evening
of
poetry, music & homemade Christmas cookies!
Admission
is free
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