Matthew 25:40
And the King shall answer and say unto them,
Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the
least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me
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Ann Schultz: "Let us keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed, that it might live forevermore to fill our every need, that it shall not be just a day, but last a lifetime through, the miracle of Christmas time that brings God close to you."
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Little Drummer Boy
performed by Gladys Knight
performance video
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
A newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a poor girl too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give a King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I sing for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
with my song?
He went to Calvary pa-rum pum pum pum
He came to set us free pa-rum pum pum pum
He gave his life for you pa-rum pum pum pum
And he is coming soon pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
He’ll take us home with him pa-rum pum pum pum
When he comes
Are you ready?
Are you worthy?
We want to go home when he comes
You had better get ready
You better get ready
Here he comes, it wont be long
You better get ready
Here he comes +
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Tip: My money-saving tip is to make a beautiful, yet cheap centerpiece for your Christmas table or side table. Take two red apples, two green apples (preferably Granny Smith), a small bunch of red grapes, and a lemon. Roll these in slightly beaten egg whites and then cover them with icing sugar. Place some fir branches on a nice plate or tray and arrange the fruits on them. This also makes a beautiful gift. Elsje
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Crock Pot Ravioli
1 – 25 oz. Bag ravioli
1 -26 oz. Jar pasta sauce
1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. water
2 – 3 t. red pepper flakes
italian seasoning
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
Pour about half of the pasta sauce in the bottom of crock pot. Add frozen ravioli
Pour additional pasta sauce, tomato sauce, water, and red pepper over ravioli (I usually pour the pasta sauce on first and then shake together the tomato sauce, water, and red pepper in the empty pasta sauce jar to mix them). Sprinkle Italian seasonings over sauces. Sprinkle cheese on top. Turn crock pot on low and cook for 4-5 hours (until ravioli are tender).
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I have been decorating my house for Christmas today, along with cleaning and cooking. I have my nativity tree up in the front room and have put many, but not all of my nativities out. There are those ...I suppose …. who wonder why I have so many... I suppose … there are those. It started innocently enough. I had a few, but I went through kind of a difficult time, and I wanted a nativity in every room, so that wherever I went I would be reminded of the gifts of God and of His goodness. Then I got a few more, so that whatever direction I was pointed in my house, I could see one.. THen people started giving them to me because they knew I loved them. THEn, I decided to get one for every year of our marriage... THEN, I decided to get different kinds (nativities in the shape of or made from eggs, plates, seashells, walnuts, vases, tea sets, windchimes, cement, then came different countries… I don’t know how many I have, but I know there’s close to 200. I’m leaving tomorrow to go to my daughter’s for a week or so. I don’t have time to put out more, so my sweetheart will enjoy the ones which are out. So what does this have to do with coming closer to Christ, following His footsteps? I fill my heart with love for him ~~ Marilee
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AND THE ANGELS SANG
You've heard the story told,
a hundred times or more,
about the baby born that day,
but have you thought about the way
that the angels sang;
and the angels cried for joy
as the heavens rang
bringing
in the baby boy!
Listen, do not fear them.
Can't you hear
the angels sing?
Hear the angels sing!
Hear the angels
shout for joy!
As the church bells ring
bringing in the
baby boy.
Listen, do not fear them.
Can't you hear the
angels sing?
A hand upon your face,
a touch of
healing grace.
And if the angels sang that day,
can they
now be far away?
Hear the angels sing;
hear the angels
shout for joy
as the church bells ring
bringing in the baby
boy!
Listen, do not fear them.
Can't you hear the angels
sing?
Hear the angels sing!
Hear the angels shout for
joy!
As the church bells ring
bringing in the baby
boy.
Listen, do not fear them.
Can't you hear the angels
sing?
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I don’t usually include Santa Claus stories, but I enjoyed
the tie in to Christ.
HOW SANTA BEGAN
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
And on goes the story about Christmas Eve,
And the jolly old man in whom we believe.
Have you even wondered how Santa came to be
So important to Christmas and to you and to me?
Well, it all began a long time ago
The night before Christ to earth was to go.
All prepared to make Christ's birth well announced
With angels and music and anthems pronounced.
But alas, all had forgotten in the final rush
How to make Christ's birthday remembered to us.
The kingdom was searched for the most excellent plan
That would help us remember God's gift to man.
A saintly old fellow, so jolly and gay,
Came up with the best plan that was offered that day.
He said, "Send a fellow each year at this time,
Who would help people be happy and comfort their minds.
He could help man remember that God loves us so
By bringing presents to both friend and foe.
"He would show by example that true love and joy
Come only when shared with each girl and each boy."
Heaven decided that Santa's plan would be just right
And Santa was asked to play the part that very first night.
So from the first Christmas right down to today,
When one heard the bells jingling and saw the big sleigh,
They knew it was Santa making his way
To remind the world of the love Jesus gave.
So, this night before Christmas when you hear Santa come,
Remember he's doing it for the love of God's Son.
Remember that he teaches as did Christ of old,
That to give of one's self is more precious than gold.
---David M. Steed
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