For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:6-7
~To all my family and friends: MERRY CHRISTMAS AS YOU AND YOURS CELEBRATE THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~
"Merry Christmas"
Thanks to Alison I have a new Christmas playlist and Christmas template--thanks Al :)
The true meaning of Christmas for so many of us has been lost or forgotten buried deep beneath decorations, parties, wrapping paper, toys, santa and stress. To find the true meaning of WHY we celebrate CHRISTmas we need only to look to the manger. Too often we hear people talk either about "not being in the Christmas spirit" or "not having the Christmas spirit." But Christmas is not a feeling--and our feelings can't be trusted--but rather it is a day put aside that we remember and celebrate the birth of God's greatest gift to the world--Jesus Christ--born over 2,000 years ago to be the Savior of the world. And that the story of Jesus didn't end in the manger but continued until His death on the cross and His resurrection three days later.
When we decorate we remember the reason for the season--we talk about the symbols of Christmas and how they are a reminder to us of Christ' birth. While stringing lights we're reminded that Jesus is the Light of the world. That the angel on top of our tree reminds us that angels appeared to shepherds in a field proclaiming 'The Good News.' If we had a star on top it would remind us of the star the wise men followed. The wreath on our door reminds us of God's never ending love for us. And gift giving reminds us of God's free gift of salvation to all who will receive it.
We take one night each year to watch "It's A Wonderful Life." One year when Chris and I were young (Chris was still older;)) we strung popcorn and I remember how much I enjoyed it so I thought I'd add stringing popcorn before the movie.
In 1941 Japanese warplanes attacked American and British territories and possessions in the Pacific, including the home base of the U.S. Pacific fleet located at Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
