I wish each of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Christmas tradition of giving can be a powerful reminder of the gifts Jesus Christ has freely given the world — repentance, resurrection and a pathway back to our Heavenly Father. The scriptures make it clear that the Savior accomplished this through much tribulation, sacrifice and indescribable suffering, and that He decided to do so voluntarily, long before the world began.
This incredible willingness to accomplish such a remarkable act of love should be at the heart of any meaningful Christmas celebration. The gift that Jesus gave the world through His Atonement can be discerned only through the Spirit. "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God," wrote the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 2:12).
We cannot repay this gift. All that is asked of us is to obey the commandments and willingly give service to each other.
Put in this context, the annual frenzy to buy the latest gadget or to act with aggression and incivility in pursuit of discounted goods in limited supply seems out of focus. So does the practice, by some, of using consumer debt to buy presents they can't afford.
There is nothing wrong with giving store-bought presents given with love and forethought. But for much of the world, Christmas has come to center on worldly possessions, rather than on a celebration of the birth of one who saved us from the world.
Originally posted by Lloyd E AdkinsCredit the source, please.
I wish each of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Christmas tradition of giving can be a powerful reminder of the gifts Jesus Christ has freely given the world — repentance, resurrection and a pathway back to our Heavenly Father. The scriptures make it clear that the Savior accomplished this through much tribulation, sacrifice and indescribable sufferin ...[text shortened]... ly possessions, rather than on a celebration of the birth of one who saved us from the world.
http://www.lds.org/church/news/viewpoint-christ-is-at-the-center?lang=eng
Originally posted by Lloyd E Adkinshere ya go...
All that is asked of us is to obey the commandments.
get all the big bosses together,
and have em decide upon the rules...
because the way you've got it sorted now,
the whole world iz boned and blue...
a unanimous decision on what's good to eat,
and whether i'll be caned or staffed...
make the rules the same for all,
until then, i'll just point and laugh...
Originally posted by Lloyd E AdkinsMerry Christmas to you too sir.
I wish each of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS
The Christmas tradition of giving can be a powerful reminder of the gifts Jesus Christ has freely given the world — repentance, resurrection and a pathway back to our Heavenly Father. The scriptures make it clear that the Savior accomplished this through much tribulation, sacrifice and indescribable sufferin ...[text shortened]... ly possessions, rather than on a celebration of the birth of one who saved us from the world.
Originally posted by kevcvs57Here in the grand ol' USA? You betcha. Every word is absolute fact.
Now that's not really true is it?
I don't have any internet sources to cite, but, let's just say the last time I stepped out on the patio to smoke a cig, I looked down the street to see every house reduced to a pile of smoldering ashes, except for Higgenbaum's house... which was always easy to spot... what with their stupid maypole in the front yard and all.
Damn Higgenbaums. One day when they least expect it... if I have any say in the matter... they will get their comeuppance.... ðŸ˜
Season's Greetings, by the way.
Originally posted by sumydidAnd a Merry Christmas n Happy New Year to you and yours.
Here in the grand ol' USA? You betcha. Every word is absolute fact.
I don't have any internet sources to cite, but, let's just say the last time I stepped out on the patio to smoke a cig, I looked down the street to see every house reduced to a pile of smoldering ashes, except for Higgenbaum's house... which was always easy to spot... what with t ...[text shortened]... matter... they will get their comeuppance.... ðŸ˜
Season's Greetings, by the way.
If such a thing is possible with a Pyromaniac Pagan in the street.🙂
Originally posted by rookie54Roses are reddish,
here ya go...
get all the big bosses together,
and have em decide upon the rules...
because the way you've got it sorted now,
the whole world iz boned and blue...
a unanimous decision on what's good to eat,
and whether i'll be caned or staffed...
make the rules the same for all,
until then, i'll just point and laugh...
Violets are blueish.
If it weren't for Jesus,
We'd all be Jewish.