Laveda D. Rockford

  Pharez: A Christmas Story Part 2 As the light grew more intense, fear arose among the shepherds. Pharez averted his eyes and lowered himself into a submissive pose while raising his arms up in an effort to protect himself. Then they heard these words, “ Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Pharez relaxed and looked up again and saw the most amazing sight, an angel of the LORD. The glory of the LORD shown all around him. it was the most beautiful sight Pharez had ever seen. “Am I dreaming,” thought Pharez, but at that moment, he heard the voice again. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” ...

Pharez: A Christmas Story Part One   Pharez was awakened from a deep sleep. “Pharez, it is time. Wake up, my boy, she is bleating,” said the old man. Pharez rose quickly and followed the old man. The night was dark except for the brightness of the moon and stars. Pharez knew these hills and valleys like the back of his hand. As they grew closer, he heard the bleating of his ewe. He had been staying up every night waiting for this to begin, but last night he was too exhausted, and the old man offered up his services for the evening watch. Pharez followed the old man into the lambing cave with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. This could be the one. Pharez stooped down to comfort his ewe. He spoke softly while rubbing her belly, “I’m here, settle down, it will be alright.” The frightened look in the ewe’s eye softened some when she heard his voice. After all, sheep know the sound of their shepherd’s voice. The ewe gave birth to a little lamb. Pharez inspected the...

  My Mother wrote ‘Joseph, Son of David’ in the 1990’s  and presented it at one of our family gatherings.  In celebration of Christmas, I hope you enjoy my narration of  ‘Joseph, Son of David’. God bless and Merry Christmas! © 2020 Laveda D. Rockford

12/25/19 I tried to finish my painting to post it on Christmas. However, the detail around the border is time consuming. I hope you enjoy this little Christmas story with a few photos of my painting. Enjoy! Stained-Glass Style Painting Dec. 2019 Laveda D. Rockford A CHILD IS BORN For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) In Psalm 68, David talks about the council ruling, a Jewish governing body, before their captivity and before the Sanhedrin came into existence. He sings about the princes of Judah in the everlasting. Stained-Glass Style Painting Dec. 2019 Laveda D. Rockford “Blessed be my Lord! Day by day He bear our burdens – the God of our salvation! Selah God is for us – a God of deliverance.” – Psalm 68:20-21(NKJV) “A Father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, ...

Welcome to Rockford Smiles! In honor of the holiday season, let me tell you a Christmas story that happened to me a long time ago.  It remains in my memory as a bright, shining star among the dark silhouette back ground of the evening sky. I grew up in a home that celebrates Christmas. Steep in tradition, with Christmas carols, and the family gathering as most families do. Exchanging gifts, music a flow, cheerful smiles, around the glow… of Christmas. But one Christmas stands out among them all, a Christmas none, no, none at all. My Mother went shopping before Christmas day, to gather gifts for us that day. Smiling and excited to watch her children on Christmas day,… glad. Before going home, she had one more errand to run. Only to find, when she came back, that someone had taken all of the Christmas gifts that she had. Driving home with a heavy heart, knowing that she had to tell us, her children, my brothers and I, that we wouldn’t have gifts this Ch...

Like a dove perched on a branch gazing down,             He watched this sight. Bells tinkled as camels traveled through the night. A clear, bright, beautiful sky.             The dove looked up to see the light. A star shone bright in the sky,             Causing day to shine at night. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” He took flight and flew through the night and on through the day, Until He settled near where He knew the baby would lay. That night He saw shepherds caring for their sheep,             When an angel of the LORD came forth to speak. They cowered in fear at first sight,             Then joyous elation over took their fright...