Serious thoughts for the Christmas season: While you are buying presents and decorating the house for Christmas, remember the greatest gift of all is that God gave us His son, knowing...

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

While you are buying presents and decorating the house for Christmas, remember the greatest gift of all is that God gave us His son, knowing that he must be ultimately sacrificed for our sins and to allow us to become part of God's kingdom forever. No gift we can give another would even come close to that. The greatest gift we can give each other is to share in His love. Show that to your children while doing all the things that make up Christmas. Does it matter if the presents the kids wrap for each other and for you are neat and precise, tape on straight, stickers where they belong? If they are helping with the tree, praise and thank them for all their "help" rather than redo it because they did a sloppy job. Welcome their help "decorating" the cookies, really now doesn't brown icing look just as good as blue, can't Santa have a green beard? Let them make the cards for the family, so what if they can't spell, it's still their card and they are thinking loving thoughts, no matter what the card looks like. Maybe your dog is better than your kids at singing Christmas carols, let both join in. When you get old your voice may not be much either and the dog will again do a better job. Laugh, love and have fun, it is the Joy of Christmas not Better Homes and Gardens.
When I was a kid, my father had to have the tree just so. All the ornaments had to be placed precisely spaced on the branches, the lights had to be at the correct angles on each branch. He h**ed messy. I remember one year when the tree looked "messy" so he grabbed it and threw it out the front door, along with the presents. Funny, that was the only Christmas event I really remember.
If you have friends that don't seem to be happy at Christmas time, try to understand. It might be tough on them because a loved one died at Christmas time, or a parent was always sick at Christmas. you cannot really know. One of the boys we worked with some years ago said on Christmas morning around 2 AM he herd a shot from down stairs and found his father dead, having committed suicide under the tree. The boy, now a man can't have a tree in the house without nightmares, but decorates the house in many other creative and beautiful ways. That works for the whole family because his wife and inlaws understand the story. One of the two boys we are working with now was removed from a home where the two men he was living with used him for child porn and pimped him out,The demand for his "services" was heaviest at Christmas which made Christmas a horrible time. He may never get over that, but those who love him will learn to work around it. So if you have a friend who is not happy at Christmas time, welcome him into your loving home but do not be judgemental, you may not know the whole story. Bringing joy into someone elses' life is probably the greatest gift you can give them.
Remember Christmas is about love and sharing. Share it with the world, love your kids knowing they are gifts from God . Sing thanks to God, no matter if you can't sing, hug your kids and friends tight and say "I love you", even to your friends You will make it a better Christmas for all.
God Bless you all on OPP.

just care

no propaganda please wrote:

While you are buying presents and decorating the house for Christmas, remember the greatest gift of all is that God gave us His son, knowing that he must be ultimately sacrificed for our sins and to allow us to become part of God's kingdom forever. No gift we can give another would even come close to that. The greatest gift we can give each other is to share in His love. Show that to your children while doing all the things that make up Christmas. Does it matter if the presents the kids wrap for each other and for you are neat and precise, tape on straight, stickers where they belong? If they are helping with the tree, praise and thank them for all their "help" rather than redo it because they did a sloppy job. Welcome their help "decorating" the cookies, really now doesn't brown icing look just as good as blue, can't Santa have a green beard? Let them make the cards for the family, so what if they can't spell, it's still their card and they are thinking loving thoughts, no matter what the card looks like. Maybe your dog is better than your kids at singing Christmas carols, let both join in. When you get old your voice may not be much either and the dog will again do a better job. Laugh, love and have fun, it is the Joy of Christmas not Better Homes and Gardens.
When I was a kid, my father had to have the tree just so. All the ornaments had to be placed precisely spaced on the branches, the lights had to be at the correct angles on each branch. He h**ed messy. I remember one year when the tree looked "messy" so he grabbed it and threw it out the front door, along with the presents. Funny, that was the only Christmas event I really remember.
If you have friends that don't seem to be happy at Christmas time, try to understand. It might be tough on them because a loved one died at Christmas time, or a parent was always sick at Christmas. you cannot really know. One of the boys we worked with some years ago said on Christmas morning around 2 AM he herd a shot from down stairs and found his father dead, having committed suicide under the tree. The boy, now a man can't have a tree in the house without nightmares, but decorates the house in many other creative and beautiful ways. That works for the whole family because his wife and inlaws understand the story. One of the two boys we are working with now was removed from a home where the two men he was living with used him for child porn and pimped him out,The demand for his "services" was heaviest at Christmas which made Christmas a horrible time. He may never get over that, but those who love him will learn to work around it. So if you have a friend who is not happy at Christmas time, welcome him into your loving home but do not be judgemental, you may not know the whole story. Bringing joy into someone elses' life is probably the greatest gift you can give them.
Remember Christmas is about love and sharing. Share it with the world, love your kids knowing they are gifts from God . Sing thanks to God, no matter if you can't sing, hug your kids and friends tight and say "I love you", even to your friends You will make it a better Christmas for all.
God Bless you all on OPP.

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I want stuff for x mas. Lots and lots of stuff! Expensive stuff,

Just kidding, Thanks for sharing what it's really all about. One trip to the Mall ( elbow pads and all) and it's easy to forget.

MERRY CHRISTMAS. And thanks again for the reminder

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

What a wonderful post and message. :thumbup:

Yes, Christmas should be a special time for all to love and share. Your thoughtful anecdotal reminders of possible memories Christmas may bring to people serves by allowing all to celebrate in ways by which they are comfortable with both the season and others. :wink:

Beautifully said, NPP.

faithistheword

no propaganda please wrote:

While you are buying presents and decorating the house for Christmas, remember the greatest gift of all is that God gave us His son, knowing that he must be ultimately sacrificed for our sins and to allow us to become part of God's kingdom forever. No gift we can give another would even come close to that. The greatest gift we can give each other is to share in His love. Show that to your children while doing all the things that make up Christmas. Does it matter if the presents the kids wrap for each other and for you are neat and precise, tape on straight, stickers where they belong? If they are helping with the tree, praise and thank them for all their "help" rather than redo it because they did a sloppy job. Welcome their help "decorating" the cookies, really now doesn't brown icing look just as good as blue, can't Santa have a green beard? Let them make the cards for the family, so what if they can't spell, it's still their card and they are thinking loving thoughts, no matter what the card looks like. Maybe your dog is better than your kids at singing Christmas carols, let both join in. When you get old your voice may not be much either and the dog will again do a better job. Laugh, love and have fun, it is the Joy of Christmas not Better Homes and Gardens.
When I was a kid, my father had to have the tree just so. All the ornaments had to be placed precisely spaced on the branches, the lights had to be at the correct angles on each branch. He h**ed messy. I remember one year when the tree looked "messy" so he grabbed it and threw it out the front door, along with the presents. Funny, that was the only Christmas event I really remember.
If you have friends that don't seem to be happy at Christmas time, try to understand. It might be tough on them because a loved one died at Christmas time, or a parent was always sick at Christmas. you cannot really know. One of the boys we worked with some years ago said on Christmas morning around 2 AM he herd a shot from down stairs and found his father dead, having committed suicide under the tree. The boy, now a man can't have a tree in the house without nightmares, but decorates the house in many other creative and beautiful ways. That works for the whole family because his wife and inlaws understand the story. One of the two boys we are working with now was removed from a home where the two men he was living with used him for child porn and pimped him out,The demand for his "services" was heaviest at Christmas which made Christmas a horrible time. He may never get over that, but those who love him will learn to work around it. So if you have a friend who is not happy at Christmas time, welcome him into your loving home but do not be judgemental, you may not know the whole story. Bringing joy into someone elses' life is probably the greatest gift you can give them.
Remember Christmas is about love and sharing. Share it with the world, love your kids knowing they are gifts from God . Sing thanks to God, no matter if you can't sing, hug your kids and friends tight and say "I love you", even to your friends You will make it a better Christmas for all.
God Bless you all on OPP.

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Thank you for the Blessing.
The Christmases I remember best aren't the ones that brought toys, but the one with our first child's wonder at the tree; the last one that my parents were able to participate in; the one when our son returned from Kuwait; the last one where the whole family was able to get together. Maybe we were distracted from "The true meaning of Christmas", but we truly felt blessed.

son of witless

no propaganda please wrote:

While you are buying presents and decorating the house for Christmas, remember the greatest gift of all is that God gave us His son, knowing that he must be ultimately sacrificed for our sins and to allow us to become part of God's kingdom forever. No gift we can give another would even come close to that. The greatest gift we can give each other is to share in His love. Show that to your children while doing all the things that make up Christmas. Does it matter if the presents the kids wrap for each other and for you are neat and precise, tape on straight, stickers where they belong? If they are helping with the tree, praise and thank them for all their "help" rather than redo it because they did a sloppy job. Welcome their help "decorating" the cookies, really now doesn't brown icing look just as good as blue, can't Santa have a green beard? Let them make the cards for the family, so what if they can't spell, it's still their card and they are thinking loving thoughts, no matter what the card looks like. Maybe your dog is better than your kids at singing Christmas carols, let both join in. When you get old your voice may not be much either and the dog will again do a better job. Laugh, love and have fun, it is the Joy of Christmas not Better Homes and Gardens.
When I was a kid, my father had to have the tree just so. All the ornaments had to be placed precisely spaced on the branches, the lights had to be at the correct angles on each branch. He h**ed messy. I remember one year when the tree looked "messy" so he grabbed it and threw it out the front door, along with the presents. Funny, that was the only Christmas event I really remember.
If you have friends that don't seem to be happy at Christmas time, try to understand. It might be tough on them because a loved one died at Christmas time, or a parent was always sick at Christmas. you cannot really know. One of the boys we worked with some years ago said on Christmas morning around 2 AM he herd a shot from down stairs and found his father dead, having committed suicide under the tree. The boy, now a man can't have a tree in the house without nightmares, but decorates the house in many other creative and beautiful ways. That works for the whole family because his wife and inlaws understand the story. One of the two boys we are working with now was removed from a home where the two men he was living with used him for child porn and pimped him out,The demand for his "services" was heaviest at Christmas which made Christmas a horrible time. He may never get over that, but those who love him will learn to work around it. So if you have a friend who is not happy at Christmas time, welcome him into your loving home but do not be judgemental, you may not know the whole story. Bringing joy into someone elses' life is probably the greatest gift you can give them.
Remember Christmas is about love and sharing. Share it with the world, love your kids knowing they are gifts from God . Sing thanks to God, no matter if you can't sing, hug your kids and friends tight and say "I love you", even to your friends You will make it a better Christmas for all.
God Bless you all on OPP.

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Thank you for your message.

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

slatten49 wrote:

What a wonderful post and message. :thumbup:

Yes, Christmas should be a special time for all to love and share. Your thoughtful anecdotal reminders of possible memories Christmas may bring to people serves by allowing all to celebrate in ways by which they are comfortable with both the season and others. :wink:

Beautifully said, NPP.

And for all my Christian friends I would agree. For all my Jewish friends, Happy Chanukah.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

PoppaGringo wrote:

And for all my Christian friends I would agree. For all my Jewish friends, Happy Chanukah.

Shalom/Peace be with you, Salty. :thumbup:

And, Happy Chanukah. :wink:

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

slatten49 wrote:

Shalom/Peace be with you, Salty. :thumbup:

Shalom my friend.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

slatten49 wrote:

What a wonderful post and message. :thumbup:

Yes, Christmas should be a special time for all to love and share. Your thoughtful anecdotal reminders of possible memories Christmas may bring to people serves by allowing all to celebrate in ways by which they are comfortable with both the season and others. :wink:

Beautifully said, NPP.

Thank you for reading it and your complimentary response. I was afraid it was too wordy for anyone to be interested. God be with you now and always.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

no propaganda please wrote:

While you are buying presents and decorating the house for Christmas, remember the greatest gift of all is that God gave us His son, knowing that he must be ultimately sacrificed for our sins and to allow us to become part of God's kingdom forever. No gift we can give another would even come close to that. The greatest gift we can give each other is to share in His love. Show that to your children while doing all the things that make up Christmas. Does it matter if the presents the kids wrap for each other and for you are neat and precise, tape on straight, stickers where they belong? If they are helping with the tree, praise and thank them for all their "help" rather than redo it because they did a sloppy job. Welcome their help "decorating" the cookies, really now doesn't brown icing look just as good as blue, can't Santa have a green beard? Let them make the cards for the family, so what if they can't spell, it's still their card and they are thinking loving thoughts, no matter what the card looks like. Maybe your dog is better than your kids at singing Christmas carols, let both join in. When you get old your voice may not be much either and the dog will again do a better job. Laugh, love and have fun, it is the Joy of Christmas not Better Homes and Gardens.
When I was a kid, my father had to have the tree just so. All the ornaments had to be placed precisely spaced on the branches, the lights had to be at the correct angles on each branch. He h**ed messy. I remember one year when the tree looked "messy" so he grabbed it and threw it out the front door, along with the presents. Funny, that was the only Christmas event I really remember.
If you have friends that don't seem to be happy at Christmas time, try to understand. It might be tough on them because a loved one died at Christmas time, or a parent was always sick at Christmas. you cannot really know. One of the boys we worked with some years ago said on Christmas morning around 2 AM he herd a shot from down stairs and found his father dead, having committed suicide under the tree. The boy, now a man can't have a tree in the house without nightmares, but decorates the house in many other creative and beautiful ways. That works for the whole family because his wife and inlaws understand the story. One of the two boys we are working with now was removed from a home where the two men he was living with used him for child porn and pimped him out,The demand for his "services" was heaviest at Christmas which made Christmas a horrible time. He may never get over that, but those who love him will learn to work around it. So if you have a friend who is not happy at Christmas time, welcome him into your loving home but do not be judgemental, you may not know the whole story. Bringing joy into someone elses' life is probably the greatest gift you can give them.
Remember Christmas is about love and sharing. Share it with the world, love your kids knowing they are gifts from God . Sing thanks to God, no matter if you can't sing, hug your kids and friends tight and say "I love you", even to your friends You will make it a better Christmas for all.
God Bless you all on OPP.

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This is such a true message.

I will say it was pretty unkind to talk about my propensity for wrapping presents just so. I have been known to rewrap if it did not look just so. :shock: :shock:

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

AuntiE wrote:

This is such a true message.

I will say it was pretty unkind to talk about my propensity for wrapping presents just so. I have been known to rewrap if it did not look just so. :shock: :shock:

Queen of persnickety, you are :!:

We love you in spite of yourself. :mrgreen:

Bless you, AuntiE. :thumbup:

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

slatten49 wrote:

Queen of persnickety, you are :!:

We love you in spite of yourself. :mrgreen:

Bless you, AuntiE. :thumbup:

And let her do 10 Hail Mary's and 5 Our Fathers.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

PoppaGringo wrote:

And let her do 10 Hail Mary's and 5 Our Fathers.

Think ten days. :idea: :idea: :idea:

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

AuntiE wrote:

Think ten days. :idea: :idea: :idea:

I are dear sweet AuntiE, love of my life.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

PoppaGringo wrote:

I are dear sweet AuntiE, love of my life.

Probably "love of my life" until after receiving goodies. We shall see afterwards if such affectation continues. Hmmm.....it should. Another event follows shortly thereafter.