HAPPY NEW YEAR!
"Rather than on Jan. 1, the Christian new year begins on the Sunday that falls nearest Nov. 30, which this year is on Nov. 28." Click on the link below to read the complete article by John Shore:
“A bulldog can beat a skunk, but is it worth the fight?” If we’re laying down bets, I’ll put my money on the bulldog every time. But he’ll end up smelling like a skunk even if he wins.
Sometimes we fight over things that don’t really matter and end up wasting lots of time and emotional energy with very little to show for it. Every great general knows that you have to pick your battles carefully. You can’t fight over every hill or you’ll end up winning the battle but losing the war. Click on the link below to read the complete article by Ray Pritchard:
Jesus has AIDS.
Just reading that in the type in front of you probably has some of you angry. Let me help you see why that is, and, in so doing, why caring for those with AIDS is part of the gospel mandate given to us in the Great Commission. Click on the link below to read the complete article by Dr. Russell Moore:
There is a conscience in all men by nature. Let this never be forgotten. Fallen, lost, desperately wicked as we all are born into the world, God has taken care to leave Himself a witness in our bosoms. It is a poor blind guide and without the Holy Spirit, it can save no one. It leads no one to Christ. It may be ‘seared’ and trampled under foot. But there is such a thing as conscience in every man, accusing or excusing him, and Scripture and experience alike declare it. (Romans 2:15)
~ J.C. Ryle
Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: Matthew, [Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1986], 159. "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year"
It's the time we celebrate God coming to earth as a babe in a manger. The "first Christmas" was a simple time of beauty and wonder. Don't let all the commercialization of Christmas steal your joy and take away from the real meaning of the season we are celebrating. Keep Christ as the focal point of the season for you and your family. Here is a great video:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO: Where's The Line To See Jesus?
Using an Advent Calendar is one way to help keep the focus on Christ.
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS TO ACCESS FREE ON-LINE ADVENT CALENDARS/ACTIVITIES:
2010 ADVENT CALENDAR FOR FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
2010 ADVENT CALENDAR FROM MY FAMILY TALK (Dr. James Dobson)
2010 ADVENT CALENDAR FROM TURNING POINT MINISTRIES (Dr. David Jeremiah)
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Soli Deo Gloria
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Soli Deo Gloria
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