Posted on 12/13/2013 5:59:42 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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Howdy!
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Read: Luke 2:25-35
When Matteo Ricci went to China in the 16th century, he took samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. They readily accepted portraits of Mary holding the baby Jesus, but when he produced paintings of the crucifixion and tried to explain that the God-child had come to be executed, his audience reacted with revulsion and horror. They couldnt worship a crucified God.
As I thumb through my Christmas cards, I realize that we do much the same thing. In our celebrations and observances, we may not think about how the story that began at Bethlehem turned out at Calvary.
In Lukes account of the Christmas story, only one personthe old man Simeonseems to grasp the mysterious nature of what God has set in motion. This Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against, he told Mary, and then he made the prediction that a sword would pierce her own soul (2:34-35).
Simeon knew that though on the surface little had changedHerod still ruled, Roman troops still occupied Israelunderneath, everything had changed. Gods promised redemption had arrived.
I’m Dreaming of A White Christmas
FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS
and Special Web Sites
Theme: Fire & Snow
Note: Parental Discretion Advised
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“Antonio Vivali - L ‘Invemo (Winter - full version)”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC-USAB530A
“Dolly Parton - Winter Wonderland/Sleigh Ride”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=latjrL9QHLQ
“Sleigh Ride - Jewel (fan video)”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cgggc01uYs
“The Holly and The Ivy - George Winston” [Instrumental]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FFp-doyMTI
“Michael Buble - Baby, It’s Cold Outside! (with Anne Murray)”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiNnl9WCiYg
“...Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire - Cover by Mr. VSax”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpSI1zVMAjA
“Carol of the Bells” [Instrumental]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWz1-R88oc#t=267
“... Snow Globe Music Box ...” [Instrumental]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efQ00qcjMng
“Snow Angels by Mojo Brass” [Instrumental]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GijzGQrGvHQ
“2010 Sasha Cohen - Hallelujah (AOI)”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkNDEg7UPe4
“2011 Word of Faith Christmas Concert: I Believe (Snow Globe)”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIPQvwkROr8
“Silent Night” [Instrumental]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aJKN2g0D5M
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Interesting:
“Survivor Dude: How to Make Fire in Wet or Snowy Conditions”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7FlfynT_aw
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CHRISTmas
http://www.truthusa.com/CHRISTmas.html
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Anyway, the morning of the meeting Rudolph's wife woke up, went to the window and said, "Oh look! It is snowing!" Rudolph got out of bed, went to the window and said, "Oh, no, sweetheart. That is not snow. That is rain." His wife then said, "Oh, no, Rudolph, that is snow. Look at the flakes gently floating down to the ground." Rudolph replied, "No, dear. That is not snow! Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear!"
My modesty will not let me take credit for that genius. It was stolen from the ol' Allen Funt "Candid Camera" program in the 60s!
Connie: ( Merengue night ) Jossie Esteban Y La Patrulla 15 - El Cantinero, ( The Santería 'Singer'/'chanter'. The guy who removes evil spirits during a Santería session. :-) )
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Here is a list of the songs in the Jukebox:
Artist/s - Song Names:
Banda Chula Y Raymondo Pozo - El Paquetazo
Billo Caracas Boys - El Brujo
Cana Brava - El Amor Nacio Asi
D Fernandez Y C Rodriguez - No Me Dejes
David Brake And That Damn Band - All Mine ( Full Version )
Deskkontrolados - Que Quieres De Mi
Doble Impacto - Doble Impacto
Elvis Crespo - Ojitos Bellos
Elvis Crespo - Princesita
Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
Elvis Crespo - Tu Sonrisa
Fuejas - Como Tu No Hay Dos
Gen T - Joven
Gisselle - A Que Vuelve
Gisselle - Jurame
Johnny Ventura - Filete
Jossie Esteban Y La Patrulla 15 - Borracho Y Sigo Para'o
Jossie Esteban Y La Patrulla 15 - El Cantinero
Jossie Esteban Y La Patrulla 15 - La Negra
Juan Luis Guerra - Bili Rubina
Juan Luis Guerra - El Costo'e La Vida
Juan Luis Guerra - T'oy Enamorao
Karis - Tus Ojos Son
La Banda Blanca - La Banana Song
La Banda Gorda - Aqui, Pero Alla
La Maquina - Como Baila, Como Goza
Las Chicas Del Can - Juana La Cubana
Los Canoneros - Carmen
Los Hermanos Rosario - El Rompecintura
Los Hermanos Rosario - La Duena Del Swing
Los Hermanos Rosario - Moviendo La Cadera
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Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you
Dude
*snork*
But tonight Mrs Rudolph is right....lots of little white things gently floating down out of the sky.
An inch so far, maybe 4-8 overnight.
Hope you guys have warmed up.
Dudess!
I know that I shall get some *groan”s, too, but my money says that some grandparents who read this thread will tell that same joke to their grandchildren, laugh until they are silly AND take credit for their genius at telling jokes! ;-)
Yes, it has warmed up here. Today I bundled up with sweat pants under the jeans, put on a long-sleeved, t-shirt under the corduroy shirt and was hot all day! ;-)
Snow? Real snow? BRRRRRRRRR!
Down here when it gets down to 65 - 60 people break out the foul-weather gear!
(((( HUGS ))))
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