wow...that is beautiful...someone has a lot of talent...
And a lot of time on their hands!
__________________ "I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
I know that it isn't the correct time of year to celebrate his birth. I know that Christmas trees have pagan origins. I also know that the association of Christmas with Santa Claus is revolting. However, I do believe we should celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Giving gifts is such a joy, even though mine is never a surprise, because I buy my own. It seems to be a time of year when Christians and non-Christians seem to have softer hearts and it definitely presents opportunities to witness. It also allows many families to have an "excuse" to gather, even if it means traveling quite a distance. This gives us the opportunity to plant seeds within our family for the growth and conversion of non-believing family members.
Should we celebrate? Yes! Just remember to keep the man in the red suit out of it.
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The Father is God in relationship.
The Son is God in flesh
The Holy Spirit is God is spiritual action.
Christmas trees are no worse than having a regular tree. They are ALL trees...lol
Gen 1
11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
God is the originator of Christmas trees...lol
...this is my contribution to the ANNUAL Christmas argument
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...Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ...(Acts 20:21)
I know that it isn't the correct time of year to celebrate his birth. I know that Christmas trees have pagan origins. I also know that the association of Christmas with Santa Claus is revolting. However, I do believe we should celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Giving gifts is such a joy, even though mine is never a surprise, because I buy my own. It seems to be a time of year when Christians and non-Christians seem to have softer hearts and it definitely presents opportunities to witness. It also allows many families to have an "excuse" to gather, even if it means traveling quite a distance. This gives us the opportunity to plant seeds within our family for the growth and conversion of non-believing family members.
Should we celebrate? Yes! Just remember to keep the man in the red suit out of it.
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