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I wanted to give a testimony from what the Lord did for me yesterday.I'm always telling my son
 that you reap what you sow.For the past year I have been taking extra food that I had to much of and giving it to our church.Curtis's counsler stopped by yesterday with 3 big boxes of food for us.She told us out of 14 families they colud only pick 4 to give food boxes to and we were one of the four.This month I was still hurting for money after being set in the hole for $1,200.I only bought what we really had to have.I had run out of my favorite liquid handsoap,I had another brand left so I didn't buy my favorite brand,I was getting low on shampoo but knew I could make it for a couple of weeks.Along with the food was my favorite peach liquid hand soap,and 2 bottles of shampoo.I imediatley started thanking the Lord,I've told my son many times that when you give everything to the Lord that he has his hand over us,I may not have been able to pay my full amount of tithes,but whatever change I had on me I sent my son up to place in the bucket.I told Curtis that God gave back to me what I had given,and that he knew my needs,not only did I recieve food,but other items were there that I needed.Sometimes when were struggeling and asking God why me,what's going to happen next,when we give everything to him,and have faith that the Lord moves he does.Sometimes we sit back and think are we ever going to overcome,God hasn't moved,we still need to praise him and thank him for what he's done for us,and remember that we may be going through some rough times,but he will move in our life.God has been so good to me and has done so many things in my life,I can only continue to praise him and lift his name on high.I know my son hsa seen the Lord move in our lives,and he was recentaly set free of some bondages.I always tell him that there are people who are worse off than ourselves,and even tho we are going through some rough times we need to remember to lift up others in our prayers.I'm thankfil that Lord supplys all my needs,I never have to worry,he's always there and all I need to do is call on his name.

I thought everyone might enjoy this,it was sent to me from a dear friend from church,the set of numbers is where you change the last number

7220853(you would make the number  7220854,the number tells how many people have sent this on to others)

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The Real Meaning of Christmas
A Christmas Poem by Joseph P. Martino 

Two thousand years ago the King of Kings was born.
'The Lamb of God' later made to feel the thorn,
If his words are accepted and not scorned,
They will make us all reborn.

Though God's grace, Joseph and Mary presented
A gift to the world that day, which we can all repay,
by living the ten commandments each and every day.

Try to remember and keep in your heart and mind
Jesus's gospel while here on Earth,
Redemption not a life lived in constant mirth. 
Peace on Earth, good will toward man
Everyone should try it, whenever they can.

The Lord gave us the option and choice of 'free will,'
Now it's up to us to fit the bill.

So when you’re Christmas shopping for family and friends,
and money is tight at both ends,
Remember that the greatest gift of all,
Is your love of Jesus in the manger stall.

That Midnight Hour 

The Virgin Mother kneels upon the floor 
And holds her baby in her arm, 
Her heart is gladder than her lips can say, 
To keep her new born baby snug and warm, 
A babe more sweet and fair and dear 
Than any rose bud in the bright sunshine, 
Whose little eyes look straight into her own, 
O, blessed maid, God's son is also thine. 
Twas holy midnight, when He came to earth: 
As pours a sun ray through a limpid glass, 
Not leaving any mark upon its face; 
A drop of dew upon the fresh green grass, 
A little star that fell upon her lap, 
A cooing babe, that seeks her virgin breast. 
The hopes of all the sin-cursed world 
Upon this baby's eyelids rest. 
And ever since the midnight hour is holy, 
And millions of human hearts are stirred 
To wonderment and love for Him who came, 
To save the world, God's own incarnate Word. 
He came in darkness, He who was The Light, 
His godhead shone from clear blue baby eyes, 
The curse of earth's first sin was lifted then, 
That midnight hour reopened paradise.

Heaven's Gift
by Sandra A. Popp (Email: sandrapopp@word-wealth.com )

Heaven's gift has come to man.
Mortal fate rests
Within tiny hallowed hands.
Shepherds singing, a shining star,
Angels proclaiming,
Kings bearing gifts from afar.
A scene of serene glory,
The weight of a holy hush,
The meaning of heaven's story,
'Twas God's first CHRISTmas gift to us.

Who would recall the power of that day,
At the time when He was led away,
Bearing a crown, a robe, and fateful wounds?
Was He not the gift from heaven's womb?

Shall we turn from that holy day
And walk away unchanged?
Will we allow it to envelope our souls
Only to let it slowly slip away?

Through plastic, tinsel, parties and gifts,
Shopping, planning, and Christmas lights lit,
Can the simple gift be heard or seen,
Or does it quietly fade behind holiday sheen?

Let us not forget that He loves us so.
He loves us too much to let us go.
He sent a plan with His sacrifice
To forgive and cleanse and give us life.

Embrace the greatest gift of all;
Don't let your sense of the manger wane.
The gift of heaven is yours to receive.
It was the true reason He came.

 

The Gift of god 

There was seen a radiance 
Glowing one night 
Near the little maiden Mary 
In blue and white. 
"Lilies are not fairer, 
"Roses more red, 
Than the Child she sings to slumber," 
An angel said. 
So the shepherds ventured 
Through the white cold, 
And their eyes beheld the Infant, 
An hour old. 
Long they gazed and wondered, 
Awkward in awe, 
At the paramount perfection 
Within their straw. 
"Diamonds are but trifles! 
"Rubies no gem!" 
Cried the hearts that slaved for pittance 
Near Bethlehem. 
So it was forever, 
After the night 
When the little maiden Mary 
Wore blue and white. .

That Midnight Hour 

The Virgin Mother kneels upon the floor 
And holds her baby in her arm, 
Her heart is gladder than her lips can say, 
To keep her new born baby snug and warm, 
A babe more sweet and fair and dear 
Than any rose bud in the bright sunshine, 
Whose little eyes look straight into her own, 
O, blessed maid, God's son is also thine. 
Twas holy midnight, when He came to earth: 
As pours a sun ray through a limpid glass, 
Not leaving any mark upon its face; 
A drop of dew upon the fresh green grass, 
A little star that fell upon her lap, 
A cooing babe, that seeks her virgin breast. 
The hopes of all the sin-cursed world 
Upon this baby's eyelids rest. 
And ever since the midnight hour is holy, 
And millions of human hearts are stirred 
To wonderment and love for Him who came, 
To save the world, God's own incarnate Word. 
He came in darkness, He who was The Light, 
His godhead shone from clear blue baby eyes, 
The curse of earth's first sin was lifted then, 
That midnight hour reopened paradise.

The Cross

Up a hill one lone man walks
and all around Him is sadness
He can hear loud cries as the guards talk
But in the crowd there is madness!

There is a cross that stalks Him
Thee are guards who shove Him
There is his father above Him
And all those who love Him.

Finally He reaches the top
One nail, two nails, three nails...
But he never tells them STOP!!
For He knows His Father's plan won't fail...

Up on the Cross the man hangs
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do!!
Those are the words of my idol in pain
And with this HE slipped into the new!!

"A Christian Man" There once was a man who was plagued with sin, He didn't know what horrible shape he was in. One day he decided to give his life to the Lord, Because he wanted to be with one accord. Soon the Lord heard his humble cry, he said, "My child I will not pass you by." Jesus took away the sin and shame, he told him to cherish his new given name. Now go out and serve me as much as you can, I'll always be around to help you stand. As the trial and tribulations come and go, Don't stop calling on my name, for these things come to help us grow! If at anytime you think you can't make it, Remember my words and speak it out bit by bit. My word will be there to help you stand, you can't go without it, if you want to be grand. Today He is still in the Christian race, For someday he will see the Lord face to face

Last night myself,a friend from church and my son went to another church in Cloverdale.We got lost along the way,and my son started acting up,I knew it was the enemy comming up against us.We had to stop 3 places and ask for directions.We finally was headed down the right road,and I almost hit 2 deer.I seen one of them that was standing kind of off to the side,I was doing 55 when I caught the light in the deer's eye,I slammed on my brakes,the second one was in front of my drivers side headlight.God had his hand over us.We got to church about 15 minutes late.At the end of the service I took my son up for prayer.He is facing prision time(and is only 13)the pastor laid hands on him,told him he was going to be a leader,that others were going to look up to him,no longer would he follow the crowd,the crowd would follow him,that God has called him for such a time as this.There has been 2 other people tell my son in the spirit that he would not be sent away.I have been telling him that he has to give is all to the Lord,not to listen to what the men and women in the world was telling him.I have been speaking it forth that he will not be sent away.I say all of this to tell others,no matter what our cicmistuances are like,we need to praise the Lord,I could have wanted to give up,but I keep pushing forward.God will move in our lives,we need to speak those thins as tho thay are.Kee our eyes on the Lord,not to what is going on around us.I thank the Lord daily for moving in my life,and others.I pray that all is blessed,and may God use you mightly for his kingdom.

The Difference Between Santa And Jesus

Santa lives at the North Pole:Jesus is everywhere

Santa comes once a year;Jesus is always present.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies;Jesus

supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimmeny uninvited;Jesus

stands at your door and knocks,and then enters your

heart.

you have to wait in line to see Santa;Jesus is as close

as the mention of His name.

Santa says,"Hi little boy or girl,What's your name";

Jesus knew our name before we did.He knows our past

and future,and he even knows how many hairs are on

our heads.

Santa says,"You better not cry",Jesus says,"Cast all

your cares on me for I care for you."

Santa's little helpers make toys;Jesus makes new

lives,mends wounded hearts,repairs broken homes

and builds mansions.

santa may make you chuckle;Jesus gives you joy.

Santa puts gifts under your tree;Jesus became our

gift and died on the tree.

 

 

Keep Christ In Christmas!

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!

Today was such a blessed day for me.I got to spend the day with a precious woman from church.I enjoyed myself,and was a blessing to her also.Everyday the Lord is doing something in my life that is a blessing.My son has been transformed into a young man of God,he is now a polite,caring young man.I have had so many problems with him sense he moved back in with me,it seems like everyday he is growing stronger in the Lord.It brings tears to my eyes when I look at how he was and how the Lord has transformed his life.My life has changed within the last 3 months.I never thought I would be able to call myself a mighty woman of God,I now can.It's such an amazing feeling,and my love grows stronger everyday for the Lord!Sometimes I sit and think of all the changes he has done,I never thought it was possible.I keep my faith strong,and my prayers are answered.He moves in so many ways.I live in an appartment complex and I'm the only christian here.Being around others that don't believe,or who are negative used to vex my spirit,I'm now able to not let the enemy bring me down,I know that he has no hold over me,he's under my feet.He can throw what he wants my way,it's not going to affect me anymore,nor will I let him get the best of me.As I was growing in Christ I was always asking others to pray for me when I would have things come my way,I now know that when I stand up to the enemy he flees.I used to have a spirit of fear,not no more.My relationship with my mom has always been rocky,she has put me down,but now nothing anyone says will affect me,I now know who I am in Christ.It's just words that others say,I let it slide right off my shoulders.The only person who I need to please is the Lord,I hope to find a man that will love the Lord as much as I do,and always put him first in his life.I'm not looking for I know the Lord will send the right man my way.I pray that others who are hurting,struggle with depression,low self image,etc are set free and can love life and give their all to the Lord,we all need to remember that our prayers will be answered,but it's in his timming,not ours.May all my friends have a blessed Thanksgiving.

I'm thankful for all the precious people the Lord has blessed my life with.I look back on my old ways and see all the confussion,the people who I thought were good friends.He has placed me in the church where he wants me to be.I thank him for our pastors who preach the truth,for my family,and most of all for dying for my sins.We sometimes forget to thank him for the little things he does in our lives,making it to appointments on time,steering us away from traffic jams,letting us hear his small still voice,I just thank him this thanksgiving for all he's done in my life,and others.May we all be blessed and used mightly for his kingdom.

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