What is the meaning of Christmas? Christmas has become so commercialized that people forget what it really means. Each year people go through the same stresses about having the perfect Christmas. What is a perfect Christmas? The turkey cooked moist and juicy? The house cleaned and decorated? No last minute stocking stuffer shopping? Is it finding the perfect gift?Nope. It is none of these things. It is about the birth of a Savior, so that we can be forgiven of sins and spend eternity in Heaven with our Creator. :)Here is an acronym that also puts what Christmas really is about into perspective... What is Christmas? C - Compassion It's understanding that people are different, and loving them anyway. We all go through hard times and it's not every year we can do something special for someone, but the little things that are done throughout the year are important gestures that show you care. Loving one another and having compassion for our fellow man is what a true Christian's … [Read more...]
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She sat holding her baby with tears streaming down her face. As the nurse explained the hospital admitting procedures, she heard not a word. After being told by the doctor that her baby had to be admitted to the hospital for possible meningitis, her mind left the office, unwilling to face the result of previous sin that continued to haunt her.Her mind took her back a few years, when she walked into the clinic with mixed emotions all tied up neatly in a bow of denial...She did not allow herself to be swayed but stayed the course of fear. When fear is at the helm there is no telling what measures you will take to satisfy that beast. She can not blame youth, ignorance, or lack of companionship. She allowed fear to overtake her and dictate her actions. Fear drove her to the clinic that day to put an end to a reality she was unready to face. She could not bring herself to say the word. Abortion. She could not bring herself to read the word. Abortion. … [Read more...]
Tweet10 Creative Ways to Spark Christmas Tradition
This time of year we are faced with all the materialism the world has to offer. One must stop and think of what happened to simple family Christmas tradition that keep the spirit of the holiday alive. Do we remember why we celebrate Christmas? Sugar Plum dreams fill our heads but is there room for Christ and family? This year many families are facing difficult economic times. This causes many to go beyond their means to provide what the world calls a good Christmas or feel depressed for being unable to provide presents. If you feel out of the Christmas spirit due to finances or inability to purchase gifts then you need to re-examine what the Christmas spirit is and how your celebrate it. Ten simple ways to add the true meaning of Christmas back into your family 1. Special Christmas Breakfast. Every year I make French toast. I cut the toast in half crosswise to make a triangle shape. This serves as the tree. I sprinkle green sugar sprinkles on top to give it color. To … [Read more...]
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