Twas two Sundays ’til Christmas, and all through the home
there were snow globes and creches where’ere your eye roamed.
The dog tracked his mud prints all over the floor
and Nerf bullets were strewn from the boys’ latest war.
There were presents to wrap and letters to send
and several to-do lists that all had no end.
But I sat by the fire alone with my thoughts
thinking of Jesus instead of my “oughts.”
He came as a baby, grew into a man,
lived sinless and died for God’s perfect plan
to offer salvation to a world lost in sin
if we only ask for Him to come in.
We spend much of this season awaiting His birth
when His death is the reason He came to the Earth.
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StoryChats @ InspyRomance
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Last Week on Inspy Romance
On Monday, Elizabeth Maddrey talked about small town love.
On Tuesday, Valerie Bodden had us build-a-hero.
On Wednesday, Staci Stallings hosted “ask the author.”
On Thursday, Marion Ueckermann was totally booked for Christmas.
On Friday, Hallee Bridgeman offered a Christmas gift and a scavenger hunt.
On Saturday, Jan Thompson talked about a merry reading Christmas.
Next Week on Inspy Romance
Monday: Andrea Boyd
Tuesday: Valerie Comer
Wednesday: Angela Ruth Strong
Thursday: Julie Arduini
Friday: Lindi Peterson
Saturday: Mandi Blake
New Releases
December 2020
Cadence of Cranberries (Urban Farm Fresh Romance 10) by Valerie Comer
Forgiven by the Hero (Heroes of Freedom Ridge 6) by Tara Grace Ericson
Pray for Me (Vacation Sweethearts 5) by Jan Thompson
Becoming Us by Jaycee Weaver and one other
Ride with Me (Chapel Cove Romance 10) by Marion Ueckermann
November 2020
Mistaking the Cowboy (Blackwater Ranch 3) by Mandi Blake
Love Meant to Be (Abundance 5) by Sally Bayless
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Elizabeth Maddrey is a semi-reformed computer geek and homeschooling mother of two who lives in the suburbs of Washington D.C. When she isn’t writing, Elizabeth is a voracious consumer of books. She loves to write about Christians who struggle through their lives, dealing with sin and receiving God’s grace on their way to their own romantic happily ever after.
Love your version of the night before Christmas. Let us all remember Jesus is the reason for the season and be grateful for the great gift God has given to believers!
Love the poem it was so special thanks for sharing.
Happy Third Advent Elizabeth. Thanks for sharing your inspiring poem. Best wishes. Enjoy your Sunday. The reason for the season.
Thanks :)
Thank you.
Happy third Sunday of Advent to you as well!
What a beautiful poem. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish you and everyone who stops by a very blessed & Merry Christmas!
Great poem!! This is my first time reading the blog since Nov. 30. Dec. 1 my world started spiraling, and it stopped on Dec. 11 when my Mom went to her heavenly home. So, I’m going to be back here each day, hoping this will help bring a little normalcy back to my life. I so enjoy the blog, and look forward to it, now more so than ever.
Trudy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I truly understand. I lost my mother 12 years ago and still think of her each day. Praying God’s peace for you and your family.
Elizabeth,
Loved the poem!!! It was cute and whimsical, but also heartfelt and true.
Big hugs, Trudy. It’s so hard. Asking God to bless you and comfort you today.
We join you in weeping for your loss. Our hearts break for you. I know that no words are truly enough. So, when you read this, put your right hand on your left shoulder and your left hand on your right shoulder and squeeze. Repeat as necessary. Those are remote hugs from all your friends here at IR :).
Nailed it, Elizabeth! What a great poem. Merry Christmas!
Great poem!
Glad to see you back, you and your family have been in my prayers constantly 🙏❤️🙏
Great poem, Elizabeth, lovely!
Great poem Elizabeth! Happy SONday everyone. I can’t believe Christmas is in two weeks.
Congratulations!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Merry Christmas. God bless you all.
Thank you for sharing this Beautiful poem, I loved it! Have a Great rest of the day and stay safe. <3 God Bless you all.
Thank you Deb! Merry Christmas to you as well.
Hugs. We’re so glad to have you back – I have been and will continue to pray for you and your family.
Thank you! ;)
Aw yay! I love rhymes :)
Thanks!
Thank you, Paula!
Thank you, Paula!
I’m struggling with that myself! It feels fast.
Merry Christmas, Debra!
Aw thanks! Hope your day has been good as well!
Thank you all!! It’s like coming home to be back on Inspy. I missed the blogs and inspirational posts. The first email I clicked on this morning! I’ll eventually catch up on the ones I missed! Prayers and virtual hugs greatly appreciated!!!!
Loved your poem!! (especially the nerf bullets — I have 2 boys, too, and I feel your pain) :D
wonderful and meaningful poem
Nice rendition of the Night Before CMAS. Can I share that on FB? (No worries, if not). Thanks for the link for the podcast on utube. I just subscribed. :D
Love the poem!
Oh my word they are EVERYWHERE 🤣 and the dog eats them and it’s just so crazy lol
Thank you!
Sure! And thanks for subscribing!
Thank you! <3
Beautiful <3
What a great poem. Thanks for sharing.