Our Daily Thread 12-25-12

Wake Up!

It’s CHRISTMAS!

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Merry Christmas everyone!

Yesterday I posted the first part of the story from Luke 2.

Today, we celebrate the rest.

The arrival of THE greatest gift mankind could receive from a loving God.

A savior, Jesus Christ, and through Him, forgiveness. I’ve received no greater gift, and I’m thankful for it.

Luke 2:6-21

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

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Our Daily Thread 12-22-12

Good Morning!

3 Days!

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And Happy Saturday!

I’d ask what everyone has planned for this weekend, but I think we all know the answer, it being an extended Christmas weekend and all.

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So here’s a “Question of the Day”.

What’s your favorite Christmas tradition?

Here’s some background music, to help you think.

Our Daily Thread 12-21-12

Good Morning!

We’re getting close now.

4 Days!

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Quote of the Day

“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.”

Charles  Spurgeon

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For today’s music, we go way back. Like Ed Sullivan Show way back.

Hehe! I just love that song.

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Our Daily Thread 12-20-12

Good Morning!

5 DAYS!!

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Quote of the Day

“Happy,  happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days,  recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler  back to his own fireside and quiet home!”

Charles  Dickens

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Here’s a favorite verse of mine.

Matthew 1:23 KJV

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

And a song I very much enjoy.

Our Daily Thread 12-19-12

Good Morning.

My internet has been questionable for the last 12 hours.

Still haven’t figured it out, it’s possibly due to high winds last night.

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So what’s up with you?

Quote of the Day

“‘The Christmas Song,’ by Nat King Cole, is not only a  masterful performance; to me it just sounds like the holidays. I’ve never sung  it, because Nat’s version is so perfect. I gotta leave it alone.”

Harry Connick,  Jr.

I agree.

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Our Daily Thread 12-18-12

Good Morning!

Not to alarm anyone, but you only have 7 shopping days left.

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And then it’s CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

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Quote of the Day

“Maybe  Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.”

Dr. Seuss

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Music you say? Don’t mind if I do.

Don’t worry, I’m taking it easy on your eardrums today.

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Our Daily Thread 12-14-12

Good Morning!

It’s Friday!

The Kids Night Out Christmas party is tonight, so that means we have a rare occurence this evening.

DATE NIGHT!!

YAY!!

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What’s on your calendar today?

Quote of the Day

“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.”

Franz  Schubert