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Third Annual Christmas Story Contest:  Good News in Bethlehem

Dec 5

Written by: Jan Ross
12/5/2008 7:04 PM 

 

 

 

The City of Jesus,
A Light on a hill;
Forever now shining,
Impeccable zeal.

A Light I once shadowed
The world all around
A Light brightly shining
Now beckoning found.

I saw a slight glimmer,
But soon turned away.
“I see in the darkness”
My pride then would say.

But then the day soon came
When I could not see,
This Light on a hilltop,
This Savior for me.

So scared and so frightened,
And begging to see;
The Light on the hilltop
Was sent just for me.

The more that I cried out,
The brighter it grew;
It called me by my name
‘Twas then that I knew.

The City of Jesus
The plan was for me
The Savior was born there
And He set me free.

 


 

Denise Matthews
Riverside, CA


I'm happily married, and a full time mother of five. God has blessed me with the position of Kinder coordinator/developer for our church in Riverside, as well as a preschool teacher during the week. I am the director for Heart of God in Uganda an outreach of Heart of God International, an ebay trading assistant, and cub scout den leader. In my spare time I love to do scrapbooking, crafts, read, and hang out with my family and friends. I'm getting ready for my first mission trip to Uganda and can hardly wait to see the children and share with them how much Jesus loves them.

http://uganda.heartofgodinternational.com

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7 comment(s) so far...

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

Denise,

That is awesome! How excited you must be. Maybe this is
your calling.

Love and miss,

Rob:-)

By Robert Lemaster on   12/13/2008 5:06 PM

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

I'm confused. It says, "written by Jan Ross." Did you write it? Fill me in. I'm lost. It's beautiful whoever wrote it. ;-)

By Lisa McGarry on   12/13/2008 5:07 PM

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

Jan (me) uploaded them on the blog, so that may be a bit deceiving -- the Title indicates who actually wrote the piece.

Sorry for the confusion!

God bless,
Jan

By Jan Ross on   12/13/2008 7:12 PM

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

Hey,
Congratulations. How exciting. I was thinking last Sunday as we were talking about how much God has done in you and through you. When we were at the MOPS convention and talking you had so many things on your mind. Thoughts of the darker past you knew and are you "good enough" for God. You were hesitant to follow God's leading into hospitality at MOPS. Look at you now! Leading in preschool ministries with faith and poise and cheer. You are presenting for the Heart of Uganda and the dear kids before groups at schools. You are writing even more of God's love and grace for us in a way that shows the reality and truth with such a genuine feel.
You have, through many things, learned how personal and true and loving our God is. I am delighted and privileged to call you friend. I am honored to call you my sister in Christ.

Love you. Sabina

By Sabina DuCasse on   12/14/2008 12:14 AM

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

Very Good! Congratulations!
Margaret Hammarlund

By Margaret Hammarlund on   12/15/2008 11:29 AM

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

Hi Niece,
Wow, how proud you make me everyday in everyway. Your every moms dream of a daughter. I love you!
Mom

By Sandra Wanger on   12/19/2008 6:41 PM

Re: Bethlehem - The City of Jesus by Denise Matthews ... Sixth Place

You are a blessing to all the women who love the Lord..David was a "Man after God's own heart"....His name started with a "D" also...ILY Falinda

By Falinda Torres on   12/20/2008 1:32 AM

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THIRD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STORY CONTEST WINNERS

 
Debbie Roome:  First Place Third Annual Christmas Story Contest
Be Sure To Read
"Mary's Prayer"
by Debbie Roome

Meet Debbie Roome:

I am happily married with five children and two adorable Jack Russells. I was born and raised in Africa and moved to New Zealand in 2006. Writing has been my passion since I was six years old, although it is only recently that I've been able to concentrate on it. I love to write stories that inspire people and reach deep into their hearts.

CONGRATULATIONS, Debbie, for your First Place Winning Story in the Third Annual Christmas Story Contest (Christmas 2008).  We were so blessed to be able to feature this story and an interview with you in our December issue of JournEzine, as well as the Heart of God International Ministries 2008 Christmas Newsletter.

 


Sherri Woodbridge: Second Place Third Annual Christmas Story Contest
Be Sure To Read
"Good News in Bethlehem"
by Sherri Woodbridge


Sharlyn Guthrie: Third Place Third Annual Christmas Story Contest
Be Sure to Read
"A Shepherd Named Shimi"
by Sharlyn Guthrie

 
  
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