Posted on 11/30/2010 10:25:25 PM PST by JustAmy
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I wouldnt want to pick a fight with a sky full of angels, but I must admit that Ive always wondered about the promise of peace the angelic host made to the shepherds in the fields outside Bethlehem. For the last 2,000 years, peace on our planet has been at best a rare commodity. Wars continue to ravage innocent lives, domestic violence is a growing calamity, divorce rates soar, churches split, and peace in our restless and wayward hearts seems to be an elusive dream.
Where is the promised peace? Actually, on reflection, we can see that Jesus brought all that is needed for peace in our world. He taught the principles of peace, calling for people to love their neighbors as they love themselves. And as He was leaving this planet, He promised, Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you (John 14:27). He told us to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, forgive offenses, reject greed, tolerate each others weaknesses, live to serve and love one another as He has loved us.
It seems that in large part, peace is up to us. Paul verifies that in Romans 12:18, As much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. This Christmas, lets make peace our gift to the world in which we live as we reflect the Prince of Peace.
Absolutely ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas to you ALL! Thank you very much!
LOVE the graphic, Billie and music by George Strait! Thank you very much!!
How beautiful, Billie! Trust me, your house is fantastic compared to mine!! :) Thank you very much!!
Thank you! And Merry Christmas to you and your family!
And a big thank you,
for your lovely Christmas Blessing.
Please drop into our little corner
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A VERY Merry Christmas
to you and your family!
There is two or more takes on the phrase peace on earth to men of good will
or is it Peace on earth, good will toward men?
It is the translators that differ a bit.
The Peace of Christ Jesus is a Peace based on the absolute surety of God's sovereign Grace, GOD IS GOOD, HIS WORD IS SURE ,,,
THERE IS NO SHADOW OF TURNING IN HIM, HE CHANGES NOT, HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW.
LET US PRAISE HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, OMNIPRESENCE, OMNISCIENT, OMNIPOTENT, AND HIS GLORY AND PLAN OF SALVATION. The Hope of life Eternal with Him.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Worthy, Worthy, Worthy, is He. Alleluia!
Jesus Christ: Son of God and God the Son
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35
Who was this baby? Who is Jesus Christ?
Think about it. Here’s a person who lived in a tiny little land two millenniums ago, and yet after 2,000 years, there is never one minute on this earth that millions are not studying what He said. Libraries could be filled with the volumes that have been written about the Lord Jesus. He never traveled far from His birthplace, yet His testimony has gone around the world.
He only had a handful of followers and a ministry of only three short years, yet 2000 years later, we are still saying, “Jesus, Your name is wonderful.”
To know Him is to love Him. To love Him is to trust Him.
Human speech is too limited to describe Him, the human mind too small to comprehend Him, and the human heart can never completely, totally absorb who Jesus Christ is. He is God, manifest in the flesh.
NicknamedBob wrote this brilliant poem,
To accompany the graphic,
And I thank him.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do:
Hello There!
Hello there, Christmas Present!
You rode with me last year!
Its nice to see youve settled in,
Ill bet you like it here!
They like you too, I see it,
Look how youre dressed today!
Im sure youd be the prettiest,
Doll on my marvelous sleigh!
But I wont take you away from here,
Youre right where you need to be,
Still, I feel really grateful,
For the present your mom gave me.
To see that youre having a good time,
And growing up really fine,
Is quite the reward for this old man,
Sweet kids are a hobby of mine.
Now tell me what else I can do for you,
Something youll need next year,
Just climb right up into Santas lap,
And whisper some words in my ear.
Ill understand what you are saying,
Though your mom may not get it, quite.
Your little whisper will be acted upon,
And youll both sleep with smiles in the night.
NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . December 21, 2008
Amen and Amen!
Thank you and Merry CHRISTmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
And Thank You!
HO! HO! HO!
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I thank each of you for your wonderful lessons, Daily Bread, Scripture, thoughts and inspirations each day.
A very wonderful Celebration of Christ's birth to you!
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