ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
DECEMBER 14th, 2008
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Keeping Christmas is good, but sharing it is better
Arnold Glasow
TODAY’S ACTION
Revive, awaken and make the most of your gift – life!
TODAY’S QUOTE
From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to anotherThe warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other
Emily Matthews
IT’S SUNDAY !!
It is R & R day once more and I’m sipping the good coffee and trying to wake up here this morning. I do feel much better and am hoping what ever I had is gone.
After church today I’m going to do a little Christmas shopping with DD. Yesterday I did get most of my Christmas cards finished so I can mail them out on Monday. The post office will probably be busy with everyone doing the same thing.
It’s supposed to be a little warmer and maybe rain today. By Monday evening we’ll be back to snow. This up and down weather we are having is probably why I’m having trouble with my sinus.
Take good care all !
Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
TODAY’S PRAYERS
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your love.
Come, Lord Jesus, come
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
God Bless You!
25 WORDS
God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me,
and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name
TO REMEMBER…
I am in the hands of God,
and in God’s time all things will be made well.
TODAY IS… NATIONAL BOUILLABAISSE DAY
I think that you will agree with me that this is a somewhat fishy day. It's National Bouillabaisse Day, a day to celebrate a tasty Mediterranean fish stew or soup.
Bouillabaisse is believed to have originated in Marseilles, France. It is extremely popular all around the Mediterranean, and is a specialty in ports across the region.
Bouillabaisse is a fish stew or soup. All agree the fish should be white fillets. Recipes call for variety of fish, including cod, snapper, flounder, halibut, sea bass, monk fish, and more.
Celebrate National Bouillabaisse Day with a cup or bowl or this tasty stew.
TODAY’S TRIVIA
Today is
Deck the Halls Day and
Buy a Tree Day.
Today is National
Children's Memorial Day, a day to remember the more than 79,000 children who die in the U.S. every year with a worldwide candle lighting this evening
Today is
Alabama Admission Day. Alabama became the 22nd U.S. state on this date in 1819. The state tree, pinus palustris or Southern longleaf pine; and the camellia, the state flower, are plentiful throughout the state, as is the state bird, the yellowhammer, which is also the state’s other nickname.
1793: America’s first
state road was authorized. It would be built from Frankfort, Kentucky, to Cincinnati
1911 - After centuries of unsuccessful expeditions in search of the
South Pole, Roald Amundsen and four companions made the discovery this day
1944 - MGM released the movie
National Velvet. Elizabeth Taylor starred as Velvet Brown
TODAY’S SMILE
This is how it happened...I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree
He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. "What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know.He then answered me with a simple statement.
TEACH THE CHILDREN!I was puzzled; what did he mean? He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said,
Teach the children! Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten.
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a
FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle.
Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven.He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant
STAR Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise."He then reached into his bag and pulled out a
CANDLETeach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."Once again he reached into his bag and removed a
WREATH and placed it on the tree
Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection.He then pulled from his bag an
ornament of himself
Teach the children that I, Santa Clause symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December.He then brought out a
HOLLY LEAFTeach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly represents the blood shed by Him.Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, Teach the children that God so loved the world that HE gave HIS begotten SON... Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
Teach the children that the wise men bowed before the Holy BABE and presented HIM with gold, frankincense and myrrh. We should always give gifts in the same spirit of the wise men."Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a
CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree
Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper.He reached in again and pulled out an
ANGELTeach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang 'Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men.Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a
BELLTeach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return."Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said,
Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship HIM, our LORD, our GOD
TODAY’S LINK
God’s Special Messenger
http://www.members.shaw.ca/anabw/gods-special-messenger.htm
TODAY’S WORD
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TODAY’S REFLECTION
As they were coming down from the mountain,the disciples asked Jesus,“Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?”He said in reply, “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things;but I tell you that Elijah has already come,and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also will the Son of Man suffer at their hands.”Then the disciples understoodthat he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.
Matthew 17: 9, 10-13
Today’s gospel is the conversation the three disciples and Jesus have as they come down the mountain. They’ve just seen Jesus in all his shining glory and understandably they were frightened. We note how Jesus reacts to their fear. He understands. He comes to them and touches them. We see this touching all through the gospels. His touch is life-giving, encouraging and loving.
Jesus, you are always ready to understand our fears and to answer our questions. Keep bringing us back to you when we drift away and let your face shine on us
Online Prayer – Reflection on the Daily Gospel
TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC
Don't cross the stream to find water
7 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !
11 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
AND 110 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS
Delight yourself in the Lordand He will give you the desires of your HeartPsalm 37:4
May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
MA
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