TIME WAS CLOSE AT THIS POINT...

The Birth of Jesus

Luke 2: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered

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TODAY, WE CELEBRATED OUR SECOND SON, JEFF'S 40th BIRTHDAY.. I FIXED HIM HIS FAVORITE MEAL.. BROWN BEANS (starting with dried beans), CORN BREAD, MAC. SALAD, POTATO PEALS (baked potato halves with cheddar cheese and bacon bits), RICE PUDDING, FRIED PORK CHOPS, AND ANGEL FOOD CAKE (home made) WITH STRAWBERRIES.. LOVE YA SON, HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR MEAL! AND WE PRAY THAT YOU HAD A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY AND WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL, HAPPY, HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL 40th YEAR, WITH MANY YEARS TO COME!
Our Christmas Son from 40 years ago.. still a blessing.. And we are grateful for each of our Sons

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Jesus is Better than Santa (thanks Frances for sharing)

Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.
Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season. ========================================
THANK YOU FATHER, I WANT THEM ALL TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE THE REASON FOR CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS.. I am but your servant to help bring some happiness, even smiles.. to your children, both young and old! =========================================
TONIGHT AND ALWAYS, PRAYING FOR YOU

AND YOURS THAT GOD WILL BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH HIS PRECIOUS LOVE, GRACE, GUIDANCE, MERCIES AND SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, FINANCIALLY AND WITH LOVE AND RESPECT FOR AND OF OTHERS, HAPPINESS, SAFETY, AND THE WANT AND WILL TO DO HIS WORK..

======================================= AGAIN, ASKING PRAYER FOR ABIGAIL STILL FIGHTING AGAINST A SORE THROAT.. (CHRISTMAS IS A SUPER BAD TIME FOR A CHILD TO FEEL BAD) THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS FOR COMFORT AND HEALING...

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PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS TONIGHT AND NIGHTLY.. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND HOLD YOU GENTLY IN HIS LOVING HANDS...PRAYING TO FOR JAKE AND FRANCES ... PRAYING FOR MRS TERRY (Norman's mother) she celebrates her 86th year of life)... PRAYING ALWAYS FOR LITTLE EVAN, AND ALL THE CHILDREN WITH EB OR ANY OTHER DREADFUL DISEASES, AND THEIR FAMILIES... PRAYING FOR EVERYONE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY THAT GOD WILL BLESS AND GUIDE OUR LEADERS TO DO WHAT HE KNOWS IS BEST AND RIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY.. PRAYING FOR OUR SOLDIERS, THAT THEY WILL ALL SOON BE BACK HOME SAFELY WITH JOBS TO COME HOME TO AND FOR COMFORT AND INNER PEACE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES...  PRAYING FOR ALL THE "UNSPOKEN PRAYERS" FOR EACH OF YOU AND ASKING THAT YOU'LL PRAY FOR OURS TOO.. SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR EACH OF MY CO-WORKERS AS WE GO BACK TO WORK ON THE SECOND OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, HELP US LORD TO ALL BE CLOSE, CARING AND HELPFUL TO EACH OTHER.. PRAYING FOR EVERYONE LOOKING FOR JOBS, PLEASE LORD HELP THEM ALL TO FIND A DECENT JOB, SUITABLE FOR THEM... PRAYING FOR BETTY JO, TIMMY, AND KRISTIN, PRAYING THAT THEY WILL FIND AWESOME INNER PEACE AND HAPPINESS!... PRAYING FOR SHARON MAE AND  HER UPCOMING SURGERY!... PRAYING FOR HAPPINESS, REST, LOVE, AND GOOD HEALTH FOR JENNA ..PRAYING FOR CHRIS AND HIS FAMILY WITH SO MUCH LOVE FOR ALL OF OUR FAMILY.. PRAYING FOR JEFF THAT HE WILL HAVE HAPPINESS AT WORK, AND A GREAT BIG RAISE, AND FIND TRUE LOVE AND HAPPINESS IN HIS LIFE... UNSPOKEN PRAYERS FOR NORMAN J. AND HIS FAMILY... PRAYING FOR SPECIAL GUIDANCE IN MANY THINGS "UNSPOKEN" AND INNER PEACE ... AND AS USUAL AND ALWAYS, GIVING GOD THE THANKS, PRAISE, HONOR, AND GLORY IN ALL THINGS IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN! That's My King! Igniter Media