Today's Grab Bag of Thoughts

Let's remember the heart behind Christmas is not about going out and putting yourself in debt to give you children everything they want in life.  It isn't about that popular toy or piece of clothing. The spirit of Christmas, is fast becoming an endangered species in our culture today. We slash at it unintentionally with questions like, “What do you want for Christmas?”  Christmas is the selected date that we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the start of his path to the cross where he will ultimately die for our sins.  Jesus bought us forgiveness and gives us new life  Christmas to me is a way of life.  Christmas symbolized God's sacrifice, love, grace and generosity for us all. It is a time to reach out to one another and be God in each other's lives.  Show love.  Be generous.  Sacrifice for those that are in need.  Give grace where needed.  I truly believe that we should live everyday of our lives this way, but of course life get...

The funny thing about "CHOICES" is we all think that we are FREE to make them. However, once you've made a choice you open yourself up to many things.  Consequences, judgment, gossip and a host a may other non positive things.  Yes, your CHOICES can also bring benefits, praise, happiness and a whole slue of other positive things.  Either way CHOICES don't come totally free. Today, June 26th 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States of America says that same-sex marriage are to be recognized and performed in all 50 states.  Many people feel that this is a strike against the church and that we must fight harder that God would be so ashamed of this ruling.  I've even ran across a few articles claiming to know how Jesus would respond to the news of the day.  I for one,  will not now or ever pretend to know how Jesus would respond or what he's say.  I am not Jesus and not even slightly worthy of his love and grace, but g...