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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Let "Peace on Earth; Goodwill Toward Men" Begin with Me
Peace on Earth by Bryan Miles
I tried on a Santa suit
The boots and the hat
Holiday treats
Are getting me fat
But I don't feel so jolly
And I'm really not sure
How can anyone be jolly with our country at war?
Peace in the Midst of Unresolved Things
This short little essay is a reminder of how faith is the simple way to find peace in our lives. Link: http://livewithflair.blogspot.com/2014/09/peace-in-midst-of-unresolved-things.html
Finding Peace in the Christmas Chaos
Here are a few simple steps in finding peace in the stress of Christmas. Link: http://theinspiredroom.net/2010/12/21/finding-peace/
Link: Link: http://www.find-happiness.com/finding-inner-peace.html
Link: Link: http://www.find-happiness.com/finding-inner-peace.html
Biblical Support for Finding Peace
If you are personally experiencing difficulty or dealing with others who are having a hard time this Christmas, please read the advice taken from the wisdom of Jeremy Lelek, president of the Association of Biblical Counselors.
Link: http://www.cbn.com/health/emotionalwellness/Christmas_Peace_07.aspx
Link: http://www.cbn.com/health/emotionalwellness/Christmas_Peace_07.aspx
The Christmas Truce
On Christmas Eve, 1915, German and British soldiers met peacefully recognize Christmas. Part of the story is told in the first-person from a journal of a soldier who was there.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p05E_ohaQGk
A song was recorded by Celtic Thunder, in 2008, called Christmas, 1915. The irony is sad and overwhelming. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATZOYOEwQu4
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p05E_ohaQGk
A song was recorded by Celtic Thunder, in 2008, called Christmas, 1915. The irony is sad and overwhelming. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATZOYOEwQu4
'Twas the Night Before Christmas' written by a peace keeping soldier
Twas the night before Christmas
He lived all alone
In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone
I had come down the chimney with presents to give
And to see just who in this home did live
I looked all about a strange sight I did see
No tinsel no presents not even a tree
No stocking by the mantle just boots filled with sand
On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands...
See the rest of the poem here: http://www.faithfulcross.com/soldierpoem.html
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," after a year of personal tragedy in the Civil War Era.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NutFPoajTOY
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NutFPoajTOY
Merry Christmas (The War is Over)
John Lennon's Christmas song, accompanied by heart-wrenching photos of war, destruction, suffering and death. The light-hearted melody evokes pathos and is satirical when accompanied by the tragic images. Very powerful and painful video to watch.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN4Uu0OlmTg
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN4Uu0OlmTg
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Beautiful version of this song by the Harlem Boys' Choir!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXFeeJ6LSMc
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXFeeJ6LSMc
Amazing Peace
This Christmas poem was written by Maya Angelou and read at the 2005 tree-lighting ceremony in Washington, DC.
Link: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Maya-Angelous-Amazing-Peace
Link: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Maya-Angelous-Amazing-Peace
Prayer of St. Francis
"Prayer of St. Francis" put to music. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI1Gst7pEqc
A Christmas Message of Hope for Peace
A message of hope for peace in the Middle East with connections to the Biblical stories of Anna and Simeon. There are also historical references comparing the conflicts in the Middle East then to the conflicts existing there now. Link: http://www.cmep.org/content/christmas-hope-peace-christmas-message-bishop-elcjhl
Religious Organizations Working to Promote World Peace
HuffPost Religion shared this list of national and international religious organizations that are working to promote peace on local, national and international levels.
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/21/religious-interfaith-organizations-peace_n_1902435.html
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/21/religious-interfaith-organizations-peace_n_1902435.html