[GodBlessUSA]

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[beachn4fun]

Good morning, everyone. Good morning and (((HUGS))) GB. Nice looking thread. And, lots of Christmas music.

Weather here in DC Metroland is great. I could live with winters like this. 50-something today. Tonight only down to 40-something.

This THANK YOU goes out to our AWESOME military for all they do

[MEG33]

~Wishing You The Joy of Christmas~

~Come And Enjoy The Music!~

[The Mayor]

December 12, 2006

God Intrudes

LISTEN TO ODB RADIO: MP3

READ: Galatians 3:26–4:7

When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. —Galatians 4:4

During this Christmas season, it’s good to keep a firm grip on the reality of Easter. While the two events are celebrated at different times and in very different ways, they are both integral parts of God’s initiative in His grand plan of salvation.

Peter Larson wrote: “Despite our efforts to keep Him out, God intrudes. The life of Jesus is bracketed by two impossibilities: a virgin’s womb and an empty tomb. Jesus entered our world through a door marked ‘No Entrance’ and left through a door marked ‘No Exit.’”

James Edwards echoes this theme in his book The Divine Intruder: “[God] breaks into this world, even when He is unexpected and unwelcome. God joins us in our weakest and worst moments. There is a Divine Intruder among us.”

The stable in Bethlehem and the cross of Calvary remind us that “when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son . . . to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons” (Gal. 4:4-5).

The Lord did not wait for an invitation to enter our world. Clothed with humanity, He lived as our teacher, died as our sacrifice, and rose from the grave as our Savior.

Christmas is coming—and so is Easter. — David C. McCasland

This joyous season of the year
Should prompt us to recall
That Jesus’ death on Calvary
Provides new life for all.  —Sper

Jesus’ earthly life is framed by two impossibilities: a virgin’s womb and an empty tomb.

Bible in One Year:   Hosea 9-11; Revelation 3

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, friends!

This is just beautiful, GeeBee! Thank you so much for including my favorite Mannheim Steamroller selections.

I will be listening to your music all day as I bake Christmas cookies (Dr. Scarpetta's cookie graphic inspired me!). :-)

More Mannheim Steamroller,
for those who just can't get enough....

May your days be merry and bright!

[EsmeraldaA]

Good morning and thank you for all the beautiful music (and thread) GB!



{{{HUGS}}}

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Morning!

[MoJo2001]

Good afternoon GBU!!

Fabulous thread and music!! You Go Girl!!

Thank you so much for the ping!!

Out the door, but I'll see you later.

Merry Christmas to everyone at the FReeper's Finest!

[JustAmy]

GeeBee .... thank you for the beautiful thread. I love the music.

I plan on spending time later listening to more. It is wonderful.

[Billie]

GeeBee, I'm sorry to be so late getting here; your thread is just beautiful and the music you've linked is outstanding. I can never listen to streaming music, but would like to download a couple tomorrow if it's still available.

I especially love the main background you chose with the trumpet and Christmas decorations.

Will see you tomorrow for WWF - earlier I hope. :)

[La Enchiladita]

Sorry I wasn't around to chat on this awesome thread, Ms. GeeBee. I know a lot of work goes into it and you did a great job!!

PROUD OF YOU!!

((((HUGS))))

[The Mayor]

Thank you so much for doing all this music.
I listened to most of it and saved allot for a Christmas gift for the Mrs.

You have done a fabulous job.