Another View of Christmas
Christmas is a blessed time and one when we honor the birth of our Savior. We often have warm fuzzy feelings when we look at the nativity scene. I think we need to take a closer look. Mary, the mother of Jesus, gave birth in a cave with animals all around her and really no privacy. Can you imagine the smell in the cave? She certainly did not have any drugs to relieve the pain of childbirth.
Some Bible scholars believe Mary was 14 years old. Picture being 14 and giving birth in a cave. All she had was Joseph to be with her, no mother or sisters to comfort her. She was very alone. Yet, she was not alone ? God was with her.Mary was trying to recover from childbirth and had to worry about clothes to wrap the Son of God in and keep him warm.
Mary was exhausted, but greeted by shepherds and angels. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart ? Luke 2:19. When Jesus was 8 days old he was circumcised and taken to the temple. Listen to what Simeon said to a very young mother still recovering from childbirth "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too." Luke 2:34-35.
Wow, a sword will pierce your soul. We are not told how Mary reacted, but can only imagine. Often when our children are born it is a very happy time, but Mary was already hearing and knowing what would happen to her son. The lesson I think we can learn from taking a different look at the Christmas story is this; God is always with us no matter what. We can trust him to provide and take care of us now and in the future.
He may not take care of us the way we expect, but he will provide and it will be best. I pray you trust God this Christmas season for every area of your life and celebrate the gift of our Savior and Redeemer.I think it is increasingly hard to remind and keep in the forefront of our children's minds the true meaning of Christmas. Find some small way to reach out to others in your community or church to show God's love. Children can bake cookies and give to others. You can buy toys for a family that does not have much for Christmas.
We have done Operation Shoebox with Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse organization for a few years and my children love picking items for the box. May our children learn from us through our actions and word the true meaning of Christmas..
Urb1.com, the Original HipHop Fashion Focused Website Launches 2nd Annual Christmas Wardrobe Giveaway with Prizes from New Era Caps, Atlantic Records, NexLyne Inc, Legendary Game, Super Sexy Clothing, and Many More New HipHop Fashion Designers.
Urb1's 2nd Annual Christmas Wardrobe giveaway will launch Friday, November 26th if not before.
One male and one female, who answer all the giveaway's questions correctly, will win many pieces of clothing from mostly new Urban & HipHop fashion designers, found on the website (Urb1.com).
The winners will be randomly chosen by Urb1's founder, Rodrick Rainey."The point of this giveaway is to reach out to some of the individuals who visit my website and let them know we aren't about the business.
It's about uniting everybody who visits our site, including our staff, with the public." says Rod, the 21 year old entrepreneur who founded Urb1, Urb1 Magazine, and a few other Hiphop related businesses.
Urb1 also boasts a "HipHop Fashion Forums" internet forum that was restarted earlier in 2004, that has already signed up over 700 members.
The previous forum was discontinued in service as the company hosting no longer offered the service.
It had...
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The Twelve Tips of Christmas Shopping Online from DealofDay.com
With the holiday shopping season in full gear, consumers are eager to find the best deals and get the most bang for their buck. Joel Comm, owner of http://www.Dealofday.com, a popular bargain-hunting site since 1999, is pleased to present these twelve useful tips for holiday cheer while saving money online.1. Tap the collective wisdom of seasoned bargain shoppers on message forums. Site such as http://forums.DealofDay.com feature interactive member forums discussing topics such as Internet deals, how to find free stuff, and coupon clipping. 2.
Seek out online coupons provided by merchants eager to provide special discounts and offers. It is not uncommon to find discounts of $50 or more on purchases made online.
While not a secret, the key is knowing where to find the coupon codes.
Bargain-hunting sites frequently maintain a database of hundreds of...
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“The Judy Garland Show: Christmas Special” To Air On Q Television Network Over Holiday Weekend
Burbank, CA (ContentDesk) December 23, 2005 -- Q Television Network (See OTCBB Other: QBID), America's groundbreaking network for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered individuals (GLBT), has announced today that it will air The Judy Garland Show: Christmas Special from the legendary Judy Garland series, over the holiday weekend.
This classic episode features performances by Jack Jones, Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, Joey Luft, Mel Torm? and Tracy Everitt. Current show times are as follows: Saturday, December 24th at 4:30 PM EST/1:30 PM PST and 11:00 PM EST/8:00 PM PST and Sunday, December 25th at 11:00 AM EST/8:00 AM PST. This exciting announcement also comes as Lorna Luft, daughter of the celebrated Judy Garland, will appear on the networks On Q Live, today, December 23rd. Celebrating the legacy of her mother, Luft will perform three hit songs from the theatrical production Songs My Mother Taught Me a musical journey of her mothers life.
On Q Live airs...
“The Judy Garland Show: Christmas Special” To Air On Q Television Network Over Holiday Weekend
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MyPod (Trademark and Patent Pending) is Available for Online Purchase at Athletique's New Accessory Site, Myabcds.com
Brookfield, IL (ContentDesk) November 30, 2005 -- The MyPod (Trademark and Patent Pending) is now Available for Online Purchase at Athletique's New Accessory site - www.myabcds.com Athletique is pleased to announce the availability of its newest product, the MyPod. The MyPod is a new, patent pending product, specially designed for use indoors or outdoors.
Its innovative design allows for maximum comfort and convenience.
It comes in six sizes: Teenie, Tiny, Mini, Biggie, Grande and Mucho.
The fleece version of the product, which combines the best features of both blankets and sleeping bags, offers the consumer the opportunity to stay warm while turning down the thermostat.
Its lightweight and unique design allows for easy storage and transport for use while traveling, camping or attending sporting events. "The MyPod is a natural extension of our custom warm-ups and jackets for teams," stated Terry...
MyPod (Trademark and Patent Pending) is Available for Online Purchase at Athletique's New Accessory Site, Myabcds.com
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How Affiliate Marketing Saved a Siberian Husky in Time for the Holidays
During the winter holidays, it's usual for friends and family to get together in celebration. But this year, an unusual kind of family came together, leading to an unusual celebration.In late November, a Siberian Husky named Blue was rushed to the hospital. Because his fur is a light yellow, owners Chris and Nok Sanderson hadn't noticed that the dog had become anemic, and by then he was very ill. In fact, according to the veterinarian ... Blue was about to die.Luckily for Chris, his work is all about forming relationships.
In the growing world of affiliate marketing -- where anyone online can make a percentage of a sale when promoting someone else's product or service -- there are a few companies that manage affiliate programs for other businesses. Chris manages AMWSO.com, which offers that service."Most affiliate marketing programs are just automated systems that track who refers a sale," explains Chris. "There is no personal interaction. When we manage a program, we actually...
How Affiliate Marketing Saved a Siberian Husky in Time for the Holidays
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