The Gift

This is Christmas: not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, not even the carols, but the humble heart that receives anew the wondrous gift, the Christ. - Frank McKibben

Ironing My Goldfish

I love silly songs and this is one I grew up listening to. Listen and sing along! By the way, see if you can spot the fishy puns!

Ironing my goldfish - The Goodies
Lyrics: sung by Tim 

 

Oh oh oh, how I wish, I could buy myself a pet flat fish

But no one wants to sell their sole

A flounder or halibut would be very pally, but

You hardly ever see a skate, that hasn't been mashed on a plate

And so, I'm … ironing my goldfish, ironing my goldfish

A big steam iron on his face, I'll keep on trying 'til I get some plaice

Oh I'm ironing my goldfish, smoothing out his surplus fat

I know it's rather cruel but it's oh such fun

Ironing my goldfish flat, hey hey, ironing my goldfish flat

I tried to use a rolling pin, he only came out long and thin

Then I thought if he was squeezed beneath

A small elephant a day, he'd look like a manta ray

But I couldn't make my goldfish squash, 'til I put him in with the wash

And now, I'm … ironing my goldfish, ironing my goldfish

And now he's like a tobacco leaf, I wear him in my pocket like a handkerchief

Oh ironing my goldfish, I use him as a table mat

I know it's rather cruel but it's oh such fun

Ironing my goldfish flat, hey hey, ironing my goldfish flat

He's rather like a turbot with the shiny nose

Ironing my goldfish flat … and that's that!  [splat!]

He Came

It's December – it’s safe to say the countdown to Christmas has begun! For many, it means the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, wrapping of presents, decorating the Christmas tree, planning parties and sending out invites. The list of things to do for Christmas is a long one! The jolliest season of the year doesn’t just magically happen by itself, does it now?

But lest we forget the real reason for the season, here is a gentle reminder of the ‘CHRIST’ whose birth we celebrate – whether or not you are a believer.

To me, it’s really about HIM and why HE CAME. To celebrate Christmas is to be filled with awe and gratitude for this JESUS who entered our small insignificant world with a message of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE for all mankind.

Let this simple message be your inspiration this Christmas!

And if you are not sure why ‘HE CAME’ then this is for you - http://www.ecclesia.org/truth/why_jesus.html. God bless you!