Thank you for sharing what Christmas means to you.
Here are the results:
35% - Celebrating Jesus' birth
29% - Time with family and friends
17% - Shopping and deeper debts
14% - Christmas trees and decorations
3% - Dealing with In-laws
1% - Mistletoes and kissing
According to those following the blog, celebrating Jesus' birth is the most important reason for Christmas. Spending time with family and friends is a close 2nd. Thanks to JW, he has put mistletoes and kissing on the map!
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:21 (NIV)
The name JESUS is the Greek form of Joshua, which means the LORD saves.
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
What's The Meaning of Christmas?
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This video is humorous but very real! A Christian guy suits up as a reporter. He gets the job done with humor and boldness as he asks the question, "What's the meaning of Christmas?" at a college campus.
The vast majority of these student's answers are the truth of what people in our country believes Christmas is all about.
Take time to cast your vote on "What Does Christmas Mean to You?" in the right column. . . or post a comment.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
"The Christmas Shoes"
THE CHRISTMAS SHOES
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A classic song released in 2000, by the Christian music group called Newsong.
The Christmas Shoes is a story about a young boy who wants to purchase a pair of shoes for his dying mother. He understood the sacrifices his mother has made for him in his short life. The boy was overwhelmed by his mother' to
When faced with not enough money he turns to a man who is standing in line behind the him. The man reaches in his wallet and pays for the shoes. These aren't just ordinary shoes, these are shoes that are a token of the boy's love for all that his mom has done for him.
The boy understood the sacrifices his mother has made for him. She went without so he wouldn't have to.
The stranger who gave sacrificially to the boy understood the importance of family, helping others, and the feelings of sacrifice and love.
Why the shoes? The boy wanted his mom to look beautiful when she meets Jesus in Heaven.
What does Christmas mean to you?
It's about sacrifice - it's about loving God. It's understanding that giving is a greater gift than receiving. God's greatest sacrifice - His greatest gift was sending His Son for you.
Share this video message with your friends, family, and loved ones!
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If you are unable to view the stream or if it's going too slow, go here:
Watch Video
A classic song released in 2000, by the Christian music group called Newsong.
The Christmas Shoes is a story about a young boy who wants to purchase a pair of shoes for his dying mother. He understood the sacrifices his mother has made for him in his short life. The boy was overwhelmed by his mother' to
When faced with not enough money he turns to a man who is standing in line behind the him. The man reaches in his wallet and pays for the shoes. These aren't just ordinary shoes, these are shoes that are a token of the boy's love for all that his mom has done for him.
The boy understood the sacrifices his mother has made for him. She went without so he wouldn't have to.
The stranger who gave sacrificially to the boy understood the importance of family, helping others, and the feelings of sacrifice and love.
Why the shoes? The boy wanted his mom to look beautiful when she meets Jesus in Heaven.
What does Christmas mean to you?
It's about sacrifice - it's about loving God. It's understanding that giving is a greater gift than receiving. God's greatest sacrifice - His greatest gift was sending His Son for you.
Share this video message with your friends, family, and loved ones!
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Friday, December 5, 2008
Funny Humor for Friday IV
13 WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR CO-WORKERS
13. Staple papers in the middle of the page.
12. Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a "real hoot."
11. Never make eye contact.
10. Never brake eye contact.
9. Sing the Batman theme incessantly. (Da-na-na-na-na...)
8. Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance.
7. Seran wrap toilet seats. . .
6. Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17 inch paper, 98 copies.
5. Reply to everything someone says with "That's what YOU think."
4. Drum on every available surface.
3. Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying Lysol on everything they touch.
2. Repeat everything someone says, as a question.
1. Be festive. Tie jingle bells to your shoes, belt and Santa's hat.
* Bonus: As you're walking past cubicles hum the song, "Jingle Bells".
HAPPY FRIDAY! Have a great weekend!
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13. Staple papers in the middle of the page.
12. Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a "real hoot."
11. Never make eye contact.
10. Never brake eye contact.
9. Sing the Batman theme incessantly. (Da-na-na-na-na...)
8. Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance.
7. Seran wrap toilet seats. . .
6. Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17 inch paper, 98 copies.
5. Reply to everything someone says with "That's what YOU think."
4. Drum on every available surface.
3. Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying Lysol on everything they touch.
2. Repeat everything someone says, as a question.
1. Be festive. Tie jingle bells to your shoes, belt and Santa's hat.
* Bonus: As you're walking past cubicles hum the song, "Jingle Bells".
HAPPY FRIDAY! Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Washing Off The Dirt
"so He got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him." John 13:4-5 (NIV)
Jesus demonstrated His love and eternal cleansing to His disciples by taking on the role of a lowly servant. Jesus wrapped a towel around His waist, got on His knees and washed His disciples' feet.
In the ancient East, the people's feet were the filthiest part of their body. They wore open-toed sandals as they walked miles through dirt and mud. What Jesus did was a deliberate act- a token of love - an example of what He was about to do, not only for His followers, but for the whole world.
You see, Jesus wanted to show His servitude. He wanted to let the disciples know, that if they allow Him, He is willing to cleanse the filthiest part of their body. Later, they will come to realize He is going to be the ultimate sacrifice for all their sins - cleansing their hearts.
Jesus did not come into the world to judge it, but rescue those who are lost.
When was the last time you put your feet in the basin of Jesus?
He wants to wash the grimiest parts of your life. Your heart may be a caked on mess of hurts, habits, and anger. He wants to give you a clean, new start.
First, you must admit that your heart is filthy, full of sin that has hurt God and those around you. You will never be cleansed until you confess you are dirty. There is forgiveness waiting for you!
Pray and talk to Jesus today! Acknowledge your heart is dirty and it's time to surrender it over to the basin of Jesus. His blood on the cross will cleanse you. He will take up your pain- your regrets- and give you a new life, a new path full of hope.
"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
As the Scripture says, 'Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.' " Romans 10:9-11 (NIV)
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All posts are the sole property of the Heart Like Jesus blog. You must obtain permission to use any of the information on this blog.
Jesus demonstrated His love and eternal cleansing to His disciples by taking on the role of a lowly servant. Jesus wrapped a towel around His waist, got on His knees and washed His disciples' feet.
In the ancient East, the people's feet were the filthiest part of their body. They wore open-toed sandals as they walked miles through dirt and mud. What Jesus did was a deliberate act- a token of love - an example of what He was about to do, not only for His followers, but for the whole world.
You see, Jesus wanted to show His servitude. He wanted to let the disciples know, that if they allow Him, He is willing to cleanse the filthiest part of their body. Later, they will come to realize He is going to be the ultimate sacrifice for all their sins - cleansing their hearts.
Jesus did not come into the world to judge it, but rescue those who are lost.
When was the last time you put your feet in the basin of Jesus?
He wants to wash the grimiest parts of your life. Your heart may be a caked on mess of hurts, habits, and anger. He wants to give you a clean, new start.
First, you must admit that your heart is filthy, full of sin that has hurt God and those around you. You will never be cleansed until you confess you are dirty. There is forgiveness waiting for you!
Pray and talk to Jesus today! Acknowledge your heart is dirty and it's time to surrender it over to the basin of Jesus. His blood on the cross will cleanse you. He will take up your pain- your regrets- and give you a new life, a new path full of hope.
"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
As the Scripture says, 'Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.' " Romans 10:9-11 (NIV)
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All posts are the sole property of the Heart Like Jesus blog. You must obtain permission to use any of the information on this blog.
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