The Reason for the Season (2010)

Economic Impact Report: As Seen by Santa!!!

The economy’s so bad this year that even attorneys, teachers, and PhDs
Are caught in the squeeze. Collections, Foreclosures, Bankruptcies.
Layoffs, the hiring freeze, new, excessive banking fees and charge card penalties!
So when I saw Santa walking earlier today - his head hanging low and no signs of his sleigh,
I stopped and offered him a ride…
His sleigh had been repossessed.
His house was foreclosed.
He said the elves were pitching a fit
And the lights were turned off in Rudolph's nose!
Mrs. Claus was depressed, Donna and Blitzen had run off
This economy – he said is the worse he’s seen yet.
"Unemployment is high, morale is low…
People are hungry and homeless with no place to go.
In the midterm elections, Black people didn’t vote,
Jesse lost hope…
Christmas is near, he said, and I'm running out of time,
And did you see the news? Charlie Rangel’s about to DO time."
I said Santa you’re right but we can’t so easily give up the fight,
We've got to hold on and pray that God will handle our plight.
After all Jesus is the Reason - - not the gifts, not the lights,
Not the parties, not the food, not the spending, not the hype.
Yes, it's depressing but the fault lies with us. Over the years,
Acting like Christmas was about the spending and making such a fuss,
Spending all kinds of money but spending very little time,
Telling folk about the Lord, what a shame, what a crime.
So Santa agreed and thanked me for the ride,
We both said a little prayer that this season
the Holy Child will be glorified...
That people will think twice before overdoing it this year...
And that each and everyone's home and heart
Will be filled with Love, Peace, and Cheer!!!
Merry Christmas to all....and to all....a good night,
Read the Word yourself and help others come to know Christ!!!

What Presence Do You Bring to the Lord?

The end of the year is upon us. In two weeks we will be entering a New Year, a new opportunity to do better, be better, be focused, be ready. 2010 has been a wonderful year - one I thought from day one would be ... a year of change, a year of excitement, a year of growth, renewal, hope, and great expectations. And that is how it has been. And it wasn't "all good" when I looked at some of this change initially. But now I know: All things work together... all things.... for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. I know now, without a doubt that we were all created for a purpose - to be used by God... so it is important to listen to God to discover what that purpose might be. I know now, without a doubt (though it sounds so much like a cliche'), He will not take you to it.... and not bring you through it. He will not put you in it... and not bring you out. I also know now not everyone will or can appreciate what you do for God..... at the same time.... it is only what you do for God that really matters in this world.



What Presence will you bring to the Lord in 2011? What attitude will you have.... what gratitude do you have today that you are alive, breathing, in fairly good health, that you are in your right mind, that have some kind of a roof over your head (some don't). That you are not loocked away (some are). That you likely to to get into heaven (some won't) because you know Jesus died for our sins and that He is coming back. That you can give yourself to God (some can't) and be used by Him. That you have TRUST in Him (some have none not even a small grain of faith - the size of a mustard seed). That you are preparing for the day that Jesus will return (some aren't). Gratitude... Praise.... Belief.... Love..... What will be your presence in 2011. Have you made your reservations for your seat in heaven?