Weekend of December 28-29
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
But change something, for to do the same thing over and over
and expect a different result is foolishness.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Extend Christmas a few days
December 26-27
Its the day after Christmas and people seem anxious to get back to normal (whatever
that is). Why can't we extend the spirit of Christmas at least a few more days. Why can't
we smile and wish each other Merry as we did the past week. I want to hold onto the
joy and love of Christmas and not go back to "normal" quite yet. Who knows maybe the
multitude of angels will sing again...
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace and goodwill toward men." (Look 2:14)
Its the day after Christmas and people seem anxious to get back to normal (whatever
that is). Why can't we extend the spirit of Christmas at least a few more days. Why can't
we smile and wish each other Merry as we did the past week. I want to hold onto the
joy and love of Christmas and not go back to "normal" quite yet. Who knows maybe the
multitude of angels will sing again...
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace and goodwill toward men." (Look 2:14)
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas
Christmas Day 2013
Merry Christmas to all.
Less we forget
"Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy to all people."
For born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
(Luke 2:11)
Merry Christmas to all.
Less we forget
"Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy to all people."
For born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
(Luke 2:11)
Monday, December 23, 2013
No Wise men Christmas Eve
December 24, 2013
We read in Matthew that the Magi (wise men) arrive in Bethlehem and "on coming to the
house, they saw the child with his mother Mary and they bowed down and worshiped him."
HOUSE! What happened to the stable?
It took the wise men over a year to travel to the new king. Which explains later why the paranoid
King Herod ordered all children in Bethlehem age two or younger slain.
The wise men obey God and act on faith.
"And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod they returned by
another route," (Matthew 2:12)
We read in Matthew that the Magi (wise men) arrive in Bethlehem and "on coming to the
house, they saw the child with his mother Mary and they bowed down and worshiped him."
HOUSE! What happened to the stable?
It took the wise men over a year to travel to the new king. Which explains later why the paranoid
King Herod ordered all children in Bethlehem age two or younger slain.
The wise men obey God and act on faith.
"And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod they returned by
another route," (Matthew 2:12)
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Thought for the weekend
Thought for the weekend of December 21-22
"You don't have a soul,
You are a soul,
You have a body."
C.S. Lewis
(Taken from 125 quotes to learn from ALONG THE WAY)
"You don't have a soul,
You are a soul,
You have a body."
C.S. Lewis
(Taken from 125 quotes to learn from ALONG THE WAY)
Friday, December 20, 2013
Toll Taker at Christmas
December 20 2013
It is Christmas week and the front page of a newspaper pictured two toll booths with green lights, one had a line of traffic the other devoid of vehicles. Why?
The caption explained that the commuters had lined up to say thank you to a friendly toll taker who was serving his last day on the job.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men."
(Colossians 3:23)
It is Christmas week and the front page of a newspaper pictured two toll booths with green lights, one had a line of traffic the other devoid of vehicles. Why?
The caption explained that the commuters had lined up to say thank you to a friendly toll taker who was serving his last day on the job.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for men."
(Colossians 3:23)
Friday, December 13, 2013
Thought for the weekend
Thought for the weekend Dec. 13-15
"Invest wisely, spend carefully, give cheerfully and waste nothing."
This is good stewardship.
"Invest wisely, spend carefully, give cheerfully and waste nothing."
This is good stewardship.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Christmas Presents from the Lord
December 12, 2013
Every year this lady would raise funds to buy presents for needy children.
This year she was strapped trying to sell her house and hadn't raised any
funds for "her kids." She was depressed.
In one day she learned her house was sold and the associates in her office
decided to forgo presents this year and donate to "her project."
"Isn't God awesome," she said.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, For He is good. His mercy endures forever."
"Psalm 136:1)
Every year this lady would raise funds to buy presents for needy children.
This year she was strapped trying to sell her house and hadn't raised any
funds for "her kids." She was depressed.
In one day she learned her house was sold and the associates in her office
decided to forgo presents this year and donate to "her project."
"Isn't God awesome," she said.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord, For He is good. His mercy endures forever."
"Psalm 136:1)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
God loves Christmas Carols
December 11,2013
Tis the time of year that we sing Christmas Carols. We went with a church group that was
serenading a nursing home. Many of the residents and visitors sang along with us. Then we went
room to room singing to those who remained in bed. When we left it was obvious we had
received more than we gave.
"I say to you, what you did for the least of these ..you did it to Me."
(Matthew 25;40
Tis the time of year that we sing Christmas Carols. We went with a church group that was
serenading a nursing home. Many of the residents and visitors sang along with us. Then we went
room to room singing to those who remained in bed. When we left it was obvious we had
received more than we gave.
"I say to you, what you did for the least of these ..you did it to Me."
(Matthew 25;40
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Christmas Cards
December 8, 2013
December is the month to send holiday greeting to people including some we haven't seen
all year, I must admit that I look differently at Christmas cards than I did some years ago.
Now I send cards appropriate to the reason for the season and I don't write Xmas anymore.
To me that is crossing Christ out of Christmas.
"Behold I bring you good tidings of great Joy...born to you this day a Savior, who is
Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11)
December is the month to send holiday greeting to people including some we haven't seen
all year, I must admit that I look differently at Christmas cards than I did some years ago.
Now I send cards appropriate to the reason for the season and I don't write Xmas anymore.
To me that is crossing Christ out of Christmas.
"Behold I bring you good tidings of great Joy...born to you this day a Savior, who is
Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11)
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Humbling Thought
December 4
Scientist claim that if the history of the Earth was diagrammed on an
hour circle, the last 5 minutes is the history of mankind. To me, this is
mind boggling. We are but a blip,
"Certainly everyman at his best state is but a vapor." (Psalm 39)
Scientist claim that if the history of the Earth was diagrammed on an
hour circle, the last 5 minutes is the history of mankind. To me, this is
mind boggling. We are but a blip,
"Certainly everyman at his best state is but a vapor." (Psalm 39)
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