"What is Christmas to you?”

[Ambassador4Christ]

The U in Jes U s


Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God even stuck U in the name of His Son.


And each time U pray, you'll see it's true
You can't spell out Jes U s and not include U .


You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U , He was born; that's why He came.


And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell cr U cified.


Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?


The stones split away, the gold tr U mpet blew,
and this word res U rrection is spelled with a U .

When Jes U s left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.


"Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U ."


So many great people are spelled with a U ,
Don't they have a right to know Jes U s too?


It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know,
But it all starts with U .

[Whitehorse]

Awesome! Thanks, bro.

[Brother Love]

The U in Jes U s


Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God even stuck U in the name of His Son.


And each time U pray, you'll see it's true
You can't spell out Jes U s and not include U .


You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U , He was born; that's why He came.


And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell cr U cified.


Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?


The stones split away, the gold tr U mpet blew,
and this word res U rrection is spelled with a U .

When Jes U s left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.


"Go into the world and tell them it's true
That I love them all - Just like I love U ."


So many great people are spelled with a U ,
Don't they have a right to know Jes U s too?


It all depends now on what U will do,
He'd like them to know,
But it all starts with U .

I will be passing this one on

Thanks Bro

Brother Love

[sincereheart]

I thought some of you might enjoy this one. From an e-mail...

Dear Lord, I'm feeling down today,
The bills are stacked up high;
With Christmas just two weeks away,
Our bank account's run dry.

The kids have all presented lists
Of things they want to see;
I hope and pray there's nothing missed
Beneath our Christmas tree.

But I don't have the money for
Expensive clothes and toys;
My credit card can't take much more,
Lord, where's my Christmas joy?

Perhaps it's wrapped up in that hug
My daughter gave this morn;
Or stacked with wood my son did lug
To keep us nice and warm.

Perhaps it's in my oldest's eyes
When he comes home on break,
And sees I've baked those pumpkin pies
He wanted me to make.

Perhaps it's in the tired lines
Around my husband's eyes;
Perhaps in love that's grown with time
I've found the greater prize.

A friend who gives a hearty smile,
And cupboards that aren't bare;
And, even if they aren't in style,
I've got some clothes to wear.

A family who believes in me
In all things great and small;
Dear God, I think I finally see -
I am not poor at all!

I'm Not Poor at All

      ~By Michele T. Huey

[Ambassador4Christ]

Good one sincereheart, thanks

[nChrist]

Oklahoma Howdy to Sincereheart,

Thanks, that was very nice. Here's another one I just got by Email - Author Unknown.
________________________________________

You are cordially invited to

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!

Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ

Date: Every day. Traditionally, December 25
but He's always around, so the date is flexible....

Time: Whenever you're ready.
(Please don't be late, though, or you'll miss out on all the fun!)

Place: In your heart.... He'll meet you there.
(You'll hear Him knock.)

Attire: Come as you are... grubbies are okay.
He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about
new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.

Tickets: Admission is free. He's
already paid for everyone...
(He says you wouldn't have been
able to afford it anyway...
it cost Him everything He had. But
you do need to accept the ticket!!

Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a
far-out drink He calls "Living Water,"
followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!

Gift Suggestions: ; Your life. He's one of those
people who already has everything else.
(He's very generous in return though.
Just wait until you see what He has for you!)

Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth,
Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness,
Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power,
Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more!
(All "G" rated, so bring your family and friends.)

R.S.V.P. Very Important!
He must know ahead so He can
reserve a spot for you at the table.
Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future
reference. He calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."

Party being given by His Kids (that's us!!)!
Hope to see you there! For those of you whom I will
see at the party, share this with someone today!

[devotedtogod]

If you ask me, everyone seems to be missing the point here about Christmas! Christmas is an acknowledgement and celebration of Jesus's life and has nothing to do with ANYTHING Pagan. Admittedly it might not fall bang on the 25th of December, give or take here or there because this is thousands of years ago so WHY are people surprised? Christmas is one of the biggest christian events (aside to easter and the resurrection) so no more talking of any Pagan stuff, Can you not see the devil trying to trick you in to thinking Christmas is about a pagan festival?! Hope this clears up all the nonsense on the message board!!!!In love

Samx

[Whitehorse]

Those a re very nice poems. Thanks, guys.

[Ambassador4Christ]

Those a re very nice poems. Thanks, guys.

DITTO

[Symphony]

Yeah, the Christian church didn’t stop the liturgy until way after the Reformation. The Methodists, Anglicans, and Lutherans (just to name a few) still run there services in a Liturgical form. The Reformation wasn’t meant to form a whole new church, but to Reform the existing one.

Hm, that's interesting.  Thank you, Tibby.

I wonder about "liturgy".  

The wisemen bringing gifts for the baby Jesus is arguably, "liturgical", at least a little bit.  That is, "ceremonial"--if that is what is meant loosely by the term "liturgical".

So there is some precedent for liturgy.

But at the same time, all the ceremony is really a turn-off, esp. when what we're talking about here is, actually, I thought, "freedom" from all this--that is, freedom from the Old Testament law--and "liturgy".

In fact, couldn't you say the Pharisees, were "liturgy" incarnate?

[Willowbirch]

If you ask me, everyone seems to be missing the point here about Christmas! Christmas is an acknowledgement and celebration of Jesus's life and has nothing to do with ANYTHING Pagan. Admittedly it might not fall bang on the 25th of December, give or take here or there because this is thousands of years ago so WHY are people surprised? Christmas is one of the biggest christian events (aside to easter and the resurrection) so no more talking of any Pagan stuff, Can you not see the devil trying to trick you in to thinking Christmas is about a pagan festival?! Hope this clears up all the nonsense on the message board!!!!In love

Samx

Welcome to the forum! And amen, too!