Shall we wear our red...

Red symbolizes the blood that Jesus spilt to redeem us from our sins.

Green is the color of life. Therefore, green symbolizes the potential for eternal life that Jesus' sacrifice made possible for all of us.

The evergreen tree is green all year round. So, it also symbolizes eternal life.

The flame of a candle, the lights on the tree and the star on top are all meant to remind us of the new star that appeared to proclaim the birth of the promised Messiah.

The bell is a reminder of the bells worn by sheep. They provide a means for the shepherd to find the sheep that has wandered from the flock and become lost. They symbolize our pleas to the Good Shepherd for guidance back to His flock.

The candy cane is shaped like a shepherd's staff. It symbolizes the responsibility that we all have to be shepherds, to help each other and guide each other back to God.

Finally, the bows on the top of the presents are symbolic of brotherhood. It should be a reminder that, just as the ribbons are tied together, we should all be tied together by the knowledge that we are all God's children and, therefore, brothers and sisters.

Looney tune...

 A crazy conversation that sparked this morning in the car on the way to school between Eve and myself. (I have been under the weather battling a stomach bug and just wore out and not to mention that in the morning I am not quite awake until my second cup of coffee.)

 "Mom, what does etc. mean"? " um...it means "and more'" kinda like, if you have a really bad stomach bug you might need toilet paper, diapers, hemorrhoid cream, etc.". "huh"? pause... I then recall what just came out of my mouth! "um...kinda like on a birthday party invitation in might read...we will have ice cream, cake, etc.".
" Oh, I get it".

Bless that child's heart! She has one looney tune mom! The thing is... I didn't even stop to think about what to say, it just came out with no thought whatsoever. Scary, huh?

The Seasons in Life...

http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/theseasonsoflife.htm

This was a true blessing to me. It made me think about our lives. We want things to go so perfect everyday. We pray for the best that we can have and the best that we can be when sometimes God wants us to journey through little mishaps, have a couple of falls, feel a little under the weather, have an empty wallet, etc to make us stronger, to humble us, and to build us into the person that God wants us to be. It's so easy to look at others who always seem to prosper and who never appear to have a bad day and think "why can't I do that, or why can't I have things go so easy for me" but who are they really becoming? Do you think they will become the strong, humble, appreciative, driven people that we are? Probably not. If God is working in your life, most likely it won't be a perfect bed of roses. You might have to step on a few thorns to get to that garden, BUT He will get you there if you just trust in Him.

Santa video and God to be the glory...

Found the cutest link to send personalized video messages from Santa himself!!! If you have small children then they are going to love it!!!! It's free and no obligations! Just like I like it! Check it out-
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/guest/PoqkpdT8CetCQmMpxw8bDA

Also, please remember Eve this week in your prayers. She has her second meet of the year in Greenville. I am not thrilled to tell you that it's on Sunday BUT we have prayed about it and we feel like we can look at it all negative or we can look at it positive. Maybe God put it on Sunday for us to be there for reason...We are going to still be able to make it to Sunday School that morning since it's a local meet so that makes it a little better. Believe it or not, I am at perfect peace! I am so peaceful and non worried that I actually keep forgetting about her meet being this weekend until I am reminded! That's never happened before! I keep thinking about a church sign that I pass everyday on the way to work.

"May I give God the glory for all things" (wording might be a little off, but that's what it means) We pray that our children give God the glory for all that they accomplish in their lives.

Recall notice...

RECALL NOTICE:

The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality," or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.



Some of the symptoms include:

1. Loss of direction

2. Foul vocal emissions

3. Amnesia of origin

4. Lack of peace and joy

5. Selfish or violent behavior

6. Depression or confusion in the mental component

7. Fearfulness

8. Idolatry

9. Rebellion



The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.



The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.



The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.



No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:

1. Love

2. Joy

3. Peace

4. Patience

5. Kindness

6. Goodness

7. Faithfulness

8. Gentleness

9. Self control



Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.



DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!

- GOD



P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail'!



Because He Lives!