[Billie]

[Billie]

Thank you for FR, Jim!

[Diver Dave]

Beautiful, Billie. Just Beautiful. Thank You.

To all our FRiends here at FR's Finest..., May you have a Wonderful Christmas. May Jesus be Glorified with each celebration.

May God Bless and Protect our Armed Forces throughout the world.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie. A blessed Christmas Eve to all.

[knighthawk]

Merry Christmas!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Merry Christmas Eve !

lookin' for robert blake.....

[GailA]

The thread is beautiful Billie.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORD JESUS

[FreeTheHostages]

Oh my gosh! I haven't looked at the thread yet but the hostess greeting is just *so* beautiful!

[Aquamarine]

Just beautiful and interesting, never knew about the origin of the Christmas card. It's hard to imagine a time with no Christmas cards.

Won't be around today but just wanted to wish everyone a......

Click on the pic

[The Mayor]

I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. —John 8:12

Without the light of Jesus, we would be in the dark about God.

[The Mayor]

December 24, 2003

A Light In The Darkness

Read: Luke 2:25-33

I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. —John 8:12

Bible In One Year: 1 John 3-5

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An artist was painting a winter scene. Snow blanketed the ground and the pine trees. Night was falling, and the landscape was enveloped in semi-darkness. A log cabin was barely visible in the shadows. The whole scene was one of gloom.

Then the artist used some yellow tints to put the cheerful glow of a lamp in one of the cabin windows. That lone light, its golden rays reflecting on the snow, completely transformed the impression given by the painting. In contrast to the cold darkness of the surrounding forest, that light in the window created a warm feeling of love and security.

What happened on that canvas is a striking portrayal of one of the most dramatic events of all history. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem's stable, a light was placed in this sin-darkened world. The apostle John testified, "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men" (John 1:4).

During this week, as we commemorate the birth of the Lord Jesus, let's be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life" (John 8:12).

How has Jesus brightened your life? —Richard De Haan

The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin,
The Light of the world is Jesus;
Like sunshine at noonday His glory shone in,
The Light of the world is Jesus. —Bliss

Without the light of Jesus, we would be in the dark about God.

[Mama_Bear]

Wishing you all Peace, Love and Joy
as we celebrate the Birth of our Savior

[MEG33]

Such a beautiful thread!May God bless you this Christmas.

Joy To The World!

[dixie sass]

Merry Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year. It's great to spend the holidays with friends and family like y'all.

Many hugs and lots of love to each of you and your families.

Dixie

[LadyX]

Even with our high expectations where your magic touch is concerned, Billie, this thread is breathtakingly designed and done.
You bring so much to all of us, year in and year out, and are truly loved by one and all.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and may God reward you in every aspect of your life, dear friend.

What a wonderful Christmas this one is!
The Finest Family has grown with new Little Ones - new grandchildren for ladtx and HiJinx, among them - some of our loved ones in Afghanistan and Iraq are back with us, or have had leave - others are still away in the military, but close to our hearts, and always, always in our prayers.

Father God, we thank You for the abundance of blessings You have showered upon us, and for the wonderful Gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ.

May we remember to place Him in the center of our every remaining day....Amen.

A blessed Christmas to all - - -

[Salvation]

A Message to Earth

A blessed Christmas to all of you. See you next year!

[DollyCali]

Billie, the thread posting is simply beautiful! Thank you .. you have such a gift and it is wonderful that you share it with us all. God Bless & have a great weekend! (and like the rest of us, prolly need to fast for a day or so !)

[Temple Owl]

This was the best one ever. I can only hope that your Christmas was as wonderful as mine. I wish you a happy new year.