The Master Communicator: Life-Changing Questions Jesus Asked

We will be voting this year, hopefully, for a man who can lead the United States out of, at least, a great portion of its financial debt. It is important that this man, who is given the privilege of being president, wil be a man who lives a life of real faith. Someone who knows God's Word and lives it. For America has been blessed unendingly by God, who has granted us tremendous provisions and status beyond measure - far above other lands.
Americans need to chose wisely those who hold all government offices in the days ahead, so that those in office do not imply that we can run this country without the help of God. Those countries who have tried in the past to live on their own have failed, and we can learn a valuable lesson from history on the subject.
Christians don't be deceived by the ways of the world by accepting what may be put into law in our land, if God has already spoken directly against the subject. Stand firm in your faith and please God, not man.
The Almighty God and Creator does allow men and women the choice to turn away from His guidance and walk their own path, but there are consequences when we do. God never usurps man's right to use his free-will. But, when man exchanges the truth of God for a lie, that man becomes a fool who fails to honor God and esteem Him worthy to guide. We need to be a thankful nation, who respects God's leadership and all the privileges that He has bestowed upon us. We need to chose wisely who we will serve, including the next president and government officials.
Your vote can be a part of an important turning point for America - a time of turning back to God's Truth and His principles that will result in our being a great, debt-free nation, and more, because God gives freely to those who honor Him.

This being the time of the year to give gifts to those you love, what gift will you give to the One who loves you most? There wil be a lot of gifts exchanged on Christmas day for parents give gifts to their children, and children bring gifts to their folks. Brothers and sisters swap various items, while aunts and uncles do the same with loved ones. Even friends find something special to give to their friends. It's the time of year when people like to express their love for one another.
Some of us buy gifts for the ones we care about and even want to impress, or maybe develop a deeper relationship with. But, do we put as much effort in giving time and attention to God and His Son, Jesus, who is the reason we have Christmas. Since He is Lord and King of a heavenly Kingdom that will soon come into being here on earth, our gifts to Him should be the very best we can bring to Him. And, the best gift you can give to God is your life, committed fully to Him.
Why? Well, God is a generous giver of many things to His people. As Creator, He gave each of us life and the very air we breathe. But He also gave us the opportunity to have eternal life through the sacrifice of His own Son on the cross. This is a gift that we don't deserve and cannot earn. Yet, it is a gift that began on Christmas when a baby was born.
If we accept God's gift of eternal life by believing in what Christ has done for us, then God adopts us into His family. But, God doesn't stop giving at that point for He desires to bless us richly when we live for Him. That means His children strive to live in a way that is good for all people. This honors the Lord, because it shows our love for Him.
Some people unfortunately have grown up without real love being shown to them, so God's offer of true love is hard to believe in. But, God takes each broken one and makes them whole. I assure you that our Creator has great love for us all, and wants to bless our lives abundantly. So this Christmas don't become lost in all the gift exchange of presents that are temporary and will soon be gone, but give wholeheartedly to those who need your personal presence, your total dedication to family and friends, and especially give your ALL to God. You won't be disappointed when you do! For you will gain the peace and mercy of God, the divine love of Christ Jesus, and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.
Have a Merry Christmas by enjoying the presence of God in your life.

Are you busy preparing for Christmas? Shopping for those special gifts for loved ones? Do you have certain traditions that you never vary from? What is the real reason for Christimas? Do you get carried away with all the decorating and planning special meals for family and friends that you have little time for nothing else? These questions, and many more, are asked just about every year. But really, what are the most important events for this time of the year?
With the birth of the baby Jesus over 2,000 years ago, the choices we make today were set in action. The angel of the Lord that day told the shepherds in the fields that he brought good news for ALL people that a Savior had been born in Bethlehem. Think of that - a Savior was with them! Later, this Jesus was presented by His parents, Mary and Joseph, to the Lord at the temple, as the first-born Son. As an older man, Simeon, entered the temple, he immediately recognized the baby Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, or the anointed One of God - the Light to the entire world. What a revelation!
There was aslo a prophetess, Anna, present, who as a widow at the age of eighty-four, lived in the temple. When she saw the baby Jesus, Anna from that day forward spoke to everyone about Him to whoever wanted redemption. What a wise evangelist!
Even the Magi from the east came to find this Jesus, who they proclaimed was born King of the Jews and that they had come to worship Him. Out of Israel was to come a Good Shepherd, and these men from a far land had come to present Him gifts for they knew He was the expected Messiah. What faith!
This tiny baby was Immanuel - God with us. The One whom we should be worshipping for He gave His life that we might be reconciled to God. As each Christmas comes, we need to choice wisely what plays an important part in our lives. Do we want to recognize this Jesus as our Lord and worship Him, or do we prefer to spend our time at parties, going into debt for lavish gifts, running ourselves ragged getting ready for social events, and wishing that Christmas was just over? This Jesus loves ALL peoples and desires a loving relationship with each of us. So may you make the right choice and really enjoy the season.
MERRY CHRISTMAS