He will be called .....

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father.

His name will be Jesus. 

(and the joke for the weekend - Baby Jesus was a Roman - because little Roman Davis had the part of Jesus for Jones Chapel's choir presentation of the Christmas story this weekend)

He was perfectly suited for the performances too. 

Smiling and reaching for his beautiful mama at seemingly appropriate times. 

Just beautiful.

As we sang to the baby in the Manger, I found myself really seeing the story fresh again.

I'm in a very reflective place today. 

God is moving in ways many of us can see right now. 

Leaving me.......

much as those shepherds in the fields.

completely amazed. 

I've made huge changes in my life this year.

Decisions that have been painful for me. 

Decisions that were painful for some around me.

I've worked diligently to get some major things settled. 

To progress in forward motion to a better place in my life. 

But with each of the decisions, I've found inner confirmation that I am following the path I need to be on. 

One of those decisions was to be a part of this performance. 

I was chosen to share the message of the gospel with the solo part of the song 

Nothing Compares to this. Which at first was exciting, then as the performance 

closed in, caused me so much stress that even today the stress triggered, adrenal fatigue is awful. 

But it was a message I really do believe. And I am thrilled to have been a part of the delivery of that message. 

Nothing compares to that moment of mercy so rich and so real

How could I ask for more?

And with the encouragement of the choir and director, both performances were very filled with glimpses of His glory. 

So Jones Chapel Choir and support crew, I thank you for allowing me to be a part of this message. It was a beautiful experience.

Besides --- look  --- I got to hold Baby Jesus - how cool is that? 

I found a recording of the song on you tube. 

This is not our performance, but it is a beautiful video and the arrangement is identical to the one we used. 

Take the time to really listen to the words

the entire Christ Story in just a few minutes of worship. 

Because really 

Nothing Compares to This.

Merry Christmas my friends. 

My wish for you this season. 

Love - Grace - Peace - Joy

Please take the time to quietly worship and remember. 

Then stand in awe and spread the news.

Christ is come

Come to the manger and see. 

Then come

Come to the cross and be free.