Hanukkah: Bringing More Light into the World

Hanukkah: Bringing More Light into the World, Page 0 Christ is in Hanukkah; have you found Him? 'It is not uncommon to find Christians—whether Messianic Jew or Gentile Christian—celebrating Hanukkah. For Gentile Christians, it serves as a reminder that our God is a god of miracles—past, present, and future.

It is also a reminder of Jesus’ words recorded in John 8: 12: When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."'

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Advent: Zacharias’ Prophetic Song (Crosswalk.com)

Advent: Zacharias’ Prophetic Song (Luke 1:67-79) - Christian foundations - Christianity.com There's a whole subplot to the story of the birth of Christ - Zechariah sings of it. "Finally, I am led to see that this Song is: The Song of a Soul Revived (vv. 74-75) Zechariah's songs, if you will, speak of the practical and metaphysical (transcendental) effects of the birth of Christ to the nation of Israel. Practically he says the key to victory over enemies is the coming of Christ. Transcendentally he says that this releases signals (v.74) the ability to worship God without fear, in holiness and righteousness. What is Zechariah singing about?..." Check it out ...

Advent in Church and Cultural Tradition

Advent in Church and Cultural Tradition, Page 0 We all have reasons or not for why we celebrate the Christmas holiday the way we do. How much thought did we give to it. What is the original source? It is not so important what we do as to 'why' we do it. Are we appeasing paganism or celebrating Christ? Many of our traditions were 'made' Christian, some have nothing to do with it, and others are steeped in it. Give it some thought and act accordingly! Then, remembering the reason for the season, enjoy holiday blessings!

Being the church seven days a week

Being the church seven days a week by Kevin Martineau This is a concept we must re-evaluate in our heads and operate on. "This is a concept that God has been really challenging me with for the last year or so. (This past spring I preached a series on this topic called "The Church has left the building"). Church is not somewhere we go and church is not something we do. We are the church seven days a week. The point ..." Give it some thought!

"When the Pastor Suffers"

When the Pastor Suffers | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction It's not that I'm morbid in thought ... but these things happen. I've always been one to say that 'to have considered the possibility is to be prepared' ... Few understand cancer better than pastors. They regularly visit hospitals and counsel church members who suffer from this devastating illness. Cancer strikes nearly every family at some point. But for pastors caring for multiple families at all times, cancer is a never-ending fight. They watch beloved friends who formerly looked so healthy begin to whither away as they withstand bouts of chemotherapy treatments. In the worst cases, pastors are left to comfort the grieving family and conduct the funeral. But who is left to comfort pastors when they get the dreaded diagnosis?. Check out the entire article.

Top 7 Charities That Offer Online Christmas Help For Low Income Families

This is just worth the share! So many people struggle this time of year. Give them some thought and here are some helpful charities. Be a blessing to anyone you can this Christmastide. Top 7 Charities That Offer Online Christmas Help For Low Income Families Make Use Of is the source of so much useful information. I'm sure once you've visited their site; you'll follow it like I do. God bless you, every one! God bless you 'Make Use Of'!

Press On

sharing thoughts from ... Facebook | Shelz Norman Got to get into a full court press! consider the analogy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full-court_press a Sister was posting about 'taking care of our temple' and I was reminded of another scripture in Philippians 3 'Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I PRESS on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I PRESS toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus'. We should be in a 'full court press' but some of us are still on the bench (and not a bench press). Rather than let the world press against us; let us PRESS ON. Check out the song 'Press On' by Selah: metrolyrics.com/press-on-lyrics-selah.ht... walkertracker.com/suge