To You Be The Glory, Lord, In Our Giving

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

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As the Christmas season comes around the corner

presents are carried into homes,

wrapping paper is covering new toys and gifts, 

and are laced with bows; they are sitting under the tress waiting for Christmas day. 

But, is that what Christmas is all about?

What about the birth of Jesus Christ, does that matter anymore?

Wrapped in swaddling cloth, 

laying in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. 

The Savior of our world was born in a stable.

A stable.

There was no room for the Savior of the world. 

Surrounded by animals and hay... that is no place for a King. 

So, this Christmas I ask one thing, readers, 

Remember. 

Remember all that our Savior has done for us, and will continue to do in the future. 

He came into this world to give, not to receive.

Make a place for Christ this holiday season, as we give gifts. 

But, let us not forget the greatest gift of all. 

The story of how one King came to save. 

Save the world. 

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Merry Christmas Readers, 

I ask that you guys check out this blog/ website in order to find out more about the true meaning of Christmas. I personally loved this article and I hope you do too. Enjoy!! 

link: http://www.thehopeline.com/real-meaning-of-christmas/ 

Love, Cait

To You Be The Glory, Lord, In Our Actions

"They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good." Titus 1:16

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Actions speak louder than words, 

that saying is quite true. 

Many people don't believe what you say, 

but rather what you do. 

People often block out what you say, 

and just watch what you do. 

They want to make sure you truly believe what you are saying 

for yourself. 

Jesus was a doer, not a sayer. 

Follow His example.

Show love to those who do not have love,

do not just say that you are going to. 

Give food to those who do not have any, 

do not just say it would be a good idea. 

Being a follower of Christ requires that you live the life that you were called to live. 

Do you honestly think that God would want you to be two-faced?

People notice...

and when they do

they will want to run far away to a place where they believe God cannot reach them. 

However, that is not where they should be. 

Show them what faith and love really is. 

Show them the love of Christ. 

The love and grace that you received.

That is our calling. 

To You Be The Glory, Lord, In Love

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on to these two commandments'." Matthew 22:37-40

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Sounds simple, huh? 

Love, however, is more complex than we could ever imagine

We must put everything behind God and in front of us. 

In looking back, there should be nothing.... 

and looking forward, there will be everything. 

Everything is a lot:

our future, 

relationships, 

education, 

hobbies, 

dreams, 

and even more. 

What even is love?

One wise man once told me that love was being servant, 

fully serving the other

letting all of their needs go before yours. 

I want to be a servant one day, to love deeply

the way that God intended. 

But, first I must love God. 

We must love God. 

We must talk to him, 

confront him, 

spend time with him, 

be His and only His. 

We must love God before we can love others the way we are called to. 

Be patient, kind

do not envy or boast,

protect, trust, hope, preserver,

and do not let it fail.