tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84330162462443976362024-02-19T06:29:12.905-06:00Bring Back Jesus!The purpose of this blog is to encourage people to glorify Christ during this CHRISTmas Season.... Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-33821791667112463792015-12-25T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-25T07:00:00.488-06:00Merry CHRISTmas!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-29067707829689382482015-12-24T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-24T07:00:01.121-06:00Give "The Word"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text John-1-1" id="en-KJV-26046"><b>Give "The Word"</b></span><i><span class="text John-1-1" id="en-KJV-26046"> </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="text John-1-1" id="en-KJV-26046">In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="text John-1-1" id="en-KJV-26046">and the Word was God. John 1:1</span></i></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bibles, Children's Bibles, Bible Storybooks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you give the gift of God's Word,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you're planting seeds of faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you read God's Word to a child,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sing a scripture songs or otherwise</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you are feeding that child's faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And what you are feeding them now,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in how they spend eternity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> S<i>o then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>by the word of God. Romans 10:17</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For this reason, I always preferred</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to sleep. That time we spend rocking</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is a special time in which I sing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am bonding with them, but more</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">importantly, I am feeding their faith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As John 1:1 tells us, THE WORD is GOD,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so as I sing scripture,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am planting little God seeds in </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">their hearts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In time these seeds will take root</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and grow. And if I do nothing </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">else in my lifetime, I want to see</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my children and grand children come</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to know Jesus! </span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-9695511437734305842015-12-23T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-23T07:00:00.823-06:00Have A Birthday Party for Jesus!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Birthday Party is something</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So - have one for Jesus!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are a grand parent and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">don't have the kids </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and can't seem to arrange this,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">make a Birthday Cake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for Jesus and sing Happy Birthday</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">during your CHRISTmas Celebration!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be as simple or as elaborate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But. give the kids and opportunity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And let them know that </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">HIS Birthday is why we celebrate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this wonderful, wonderful</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Season!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="text John-3-16" id="en-KJV-26137"><i><span style="font-size: large;">For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in
him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16</span></i></span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-2930432809754580652015-12-22T11:44:00.000-06:002015-12-22T11:44:06.848-06:00The CHRISTmas Season is here......<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The CHRISTmas Season is here...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and it is AMAZING</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and JOYFUL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BUT - there is so much to do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So as you go about this</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to think about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Company is coming and you </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">have to clean.... so, be THANKFUL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because you have a home</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and a kitchen to clean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Many people don't!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And oh, those bathrooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They've got to to be scrubbed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, you can be thankful for that, too, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">because you have a bathroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many people don't!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are linens to change</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be thankful for that, because there</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And when CHRISTmas finally comes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the presents are all</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">unwrapped...... and you get stuck</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with the dishes AGAIN!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">are to live where you do </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and to have a sink</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And as you THANK THE LORD,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for all He has given,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">remember those who have less.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pray for those who are </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">reaching out to give what they</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">can to bless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I "borrowed" these pictures from </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a friend's facebook page. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He and his wife reach out to people</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">who are destitute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They've already done their fund raising,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and passed out blankets and shoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and other needed items to the poor.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">But.... the poor are always with us.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There is always a need.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to reach out and provide </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">some relief to someone</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">who has practically nothing, I really</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">believe that what you send to this</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">organization reaches the people</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you intend to help. </span></div>
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Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-20023171465149200282015-12-22T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-22T07:00:00.699-06:00HE is the REASON for the SEASON Hershey's Kisses Jars!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">These are adorable little jars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">filled with Hershey's Kisses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The tag on the front says</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">HE is the REASON for the SEASON. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And on the bottom of each kiss is a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sticker with one of the various</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">names of Jesus!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I uses pint jars for these,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and I used the generic jars because I</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">like the fact that there is no</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">lettering on them - as the lettering</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">would take away from the message</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am wanting to send.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And - the stickers and tags</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">even work on Baby Food Jars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We plan to make these for</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Grace's class at her Home School</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Classical Conversations Coop.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make the jars:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Print names and lid cover on sticker paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Print tags on white card stock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Punch out stickers with a 3/4" punch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and stick on the bottom of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hershey's kisses and place carefully</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in the jar. I put bottoms out, so names </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">would show. Cut out the sticker for the lid</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and stick it on. Cut out the label</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and attach with a piece of color </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">coordinating ribbon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I bought the sticker printables<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203881769/christmas-nativity-chocolate-kiss-mason?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=jesus%2Bkisses"> here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They're cheap and can be used</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">over and over again,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">year after year. </span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-84364946043431598812015-12-21T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-21T07:00:01.110-06:00Wear A Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">One way to share the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TRUE meaning of CHRISTmas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is to wear a message when</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you are out and about!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And - get message</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">t-shirts for the kids!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to smile and show</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">love and compassion to others</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">while you wear the message.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We should all do that anyway,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but we should REALLY </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">act right when we</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">wear a message.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We are labeled. And when we</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">are labeled, we are </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">being representatives of Christ.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Show His love!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Show His kindness!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Smile. Open doors for people. Let</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">others go ahead of you in line.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Offer a shopping cart to a</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">stranger. Compliment others. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">And if you get the last of the great </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">deals on Black Friday</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">it would be a nice gesture to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">offer it - with a smile - to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">someone who got there just a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">little too late!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be CHRIST like!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Others are more likely to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">accept Christ when His followers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">truly follow!</span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-42333986752102192072015-12-20T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-20T07:00:01.149-06:00A Nativity Puzzle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Many families set out a puzzle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to be worked on during </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">various family gatherings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If this is a tradition in your </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">family - think JESUS</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">when selecting your puzzle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this one at </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's beautiful.... and it keeps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CHRIST as it's focal point.</span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-23374664175687153632015-12-19T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-19T07:00:01.826-06:00How do you measure success?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">How do you measure success?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A good job, a nice house, a car?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Or.... is it just being happy?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes.... success just can't be measured.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">But - those who walk with the Lord</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">will always be successful.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">ONE SOLITARY LIFE</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">He
was born in an obscure village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He
was thirty. He then became an itinerant preacher. He never held an
office. He never had a family or owned a house. He didn't go to college.
He has no credentials but Himself. He was only thirty-three when the
public turned against him. His friends ran away. He was turned over to
his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a
cross between two thieves. While he was dying, his executioners gambled
for his clothing, the only property he had on earth. He was laid in a
borrowed grave. Nineteen centuries have come and gone, and today he is
the central figure of the human race. All the armies that have ever
marched, all the navies that have ever sailed, all the parliaments that
have ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned have not affected the
life of man on this earth as much as that ONE SOLITARY LIFE.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Author Unknown</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Submitted by Debbie Thompson</span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-59740814329295993142015-12-18T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-18T07:00:02.212-06:00So WHat If You't Not So Crafty?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Would you like a treat to</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">pass out - that shares the REAL</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">meaning of CHRISTmas?</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Something SPECIAL!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">But - you either aren't very crafty,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">or you just have limited time!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">LOOK AT THESE!!!!</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> THEY'RE ADORABLE!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My sweet neighbor saw them somewhere</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and she bought me some!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">(thank you, thank you, thank you, Brittany) </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I was thrilled to get them! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's the Candy Cane story that's</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">been mentioned so much,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">in a little stocking with a bookmark.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">And it's SUPER CUTE!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">But - if you'd rather get something</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">else, the company that makes this,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">makes so many other things, too!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just go to their website and look around!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">www.scripturecandy.com </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I placed an order yesterday and I can't</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">wait to get it. </span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-63045091106522815002015-12-17T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-17T07:00:00.936-06:00Fill Your Home With Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Original Purpose</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">of music was to draw</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">our hearts towards God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">People now use it to entertain</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and educate - and it works</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Music is a very powerful thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So - tap in to that power!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Play some music.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But choose your music carefully.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Choose something, that draws</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">your heart towards God</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and fills your home with a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spirit of CHRISTmas! </span> </div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-71702409415078532472015-12-16T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-16T07:00:02.375-06:00A Candy Maker's Wittness<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;"> This is another version of the Candy Cane story.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;">It was sent to me by Debbie Thompson.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;">Thank you, Debbie! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;"> A Candy Maker's Witness</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;">A
candy maker wanted to make a candy that would be a witness, so he
made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for
the birth,<br />
ministry, and death of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
He began with a stick of pure white hard candy. White to symbolize
the<br />
Virgin birth and the sinless nature of Jesus, and hard to
symbolize the<br />
Solid Rock, the foundation of the Church, and the firmness of the
promises<br />
of God.<br />
<br />
The candymaker made the candy in the form of a "J" to
represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our
Savior. It could also represent the staff of the "Good
Shepherd" <br />
with which He reaches down into the ditches of<br />
the world to lift out the fallen lambs who, <br />
like all sheep, have gone<br />
astray.<br />
<br />
Thinking that the candy was somewhat plain, the candymaker stained
it with<br />
red stripes. He used three small stripes to show the stripes of
the<br />
scourging Jesus received by which we are healed. The large red
stripe was<br />
for the blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we could have
the promise<br />
of eternal life.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately, the candy became known as Candy Cane, a meaningless
decoration seen at Christmas time. <br />
But the meaning is still there for those who "have<br />
eyes to see and ears to hear." I pray that this symbol will
again be used to<br />
witness To The Wonder of Jesus and His Great Love that came down
at<br />
Christmas and remains the ultimate and dominant force in the
universe today.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "comic sans ms"; font-size: medium;">Author Unknown</span></div>
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Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-58696746475682702792015-12-15T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-15T07:00:04.770-06:00Do Something For The Less Fortunate<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Do Something For The Less Fortunate</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<i><span style="font-size: large;">And the King shall answer and say unto them, </span></i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have </span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">done it unto one of the least of these</span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: large;"> my brethren, ye have done it unto me. </span></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Matthew 25:40</span></i></div>
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photo credit: homelesshelp.org</div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Handiwork</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />
Coming home from school,<br />
She runs into your arms,<br />
Handing you a painting,<br />
A display of childish charm.<br />
<br />
Vying for attention,<br />
He shows you a homeless one.<br />
Skillfully created, by He,<br />
Who could not be out done.<br />
<br />
You take the childish painting,<br />
You choose the perfect frame.<br />
You proudly then display it,<br />
Once she's signed her name.<br />
<br />
Yet, from His grand creation,<br />
You turn. You look away.<br />
You see it as unworthy,<br />
You ignore His proud display.<br />
<br />
So tender, yet so callous,<br />
You toss His handiwork aside.<br />
Not recognizing the value.<br />
It was for this man....he died.<br />
<br />
by Patty Patterson</span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-12497723372194530392015-12-14T19:00:00.000-06:002015-12-14T19:00:01.998-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I just love the phrase</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Wise Men Still Seek Him"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQchaLnPkaI_h0LcmRCfkKcvJY95EcYknLiwbL1Ray9dhafC1wsDYnAmNeROW_Sch0hiO5l5PdkpGe2Mgub_kKpS0bwb_BcJXug7PQ3w6LyOJpesFFysDMMUYDN-ect0KuJnwAV_6wiWc/s1600/IMG_3556.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQchaLnPkaI_h0LcmRCfkKcvJY95EcYknLiwbL1Ray9dhafC1wsDYnAmNeROW_Sch0hiO5l5PdkpGe2Mgub_kKpS0bwb_BcJXug7PQ3w6LyOJpesFFysDMMUYDN-ect0KuJnwAV_6wiWc/s1600/IMG_3556.jpg" width="272" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We should all be seeking a closer</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">relationship with Jesus.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Yielding to Him, more and more!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Because - we are either getting </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">closer - or - we are getting further away.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">And as we draw closer and closer</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">to Christ - He will lead us.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">He will show us more and more </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">ways to honor Him. And as we</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">honor Him, our family and friends</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">will be encouraged to</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">honor Him, also!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">BE A WISE MAN!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">BE AN EXAMPLE!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">SEEK JESUS!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <i> </i></span><span class="text Jer-29-13" id="en-KJV-19649"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13</i></span></span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-82275024969419174212015-12-14T09:01:00.001-06:002015-12-14T09:01:35.880-06:00Remember the Nativity!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Remember WHY we celebrate!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Nativity!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">That special day over 2,000 years ago</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">when Jesus was born.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">He came to Save the World!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Without of HIM there is no hope!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't let those you love be without hope. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaZFy7ih46417SAcVWlQZQ_HvH4sJ1Hk2kd3ZEYi59B6M-sbP6V24WTxPU2gMMfaJDZ13RyaDcYBtbcdANyVNCEtKY9AOeGs4AQJyS6fu-z2u0UjvTA97upwODvv-iarSzCihxU-KHXr6/s1600/Nativity001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaZFy7ih46417SAcVWlQZQ_HvH4sJ1Hk2kd3ZEYi59B6M-sbP6V24WTxPU2gMMfaJDZ13RyaDcYBtbcdANyVNCEtKY9AOeGs4AQJyS6fu-z2u0UjvTA97upwODvv-iarSzCihxU-KHXr6/s1600/Nativity001.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Read Luke 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Study it.... memorize it... or a portion of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Teach it to your children and grand children</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and read it at family gatherings.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Make the REAL CHRISTmas Story</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">common knowledge in your family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luke 2 (KJV)</span></div>
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<div class="chapter-1">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-1" id="en-KJV-24975">And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-3" id="en-KJV-24977">(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-4" id="en-KJV-24978">And
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into
Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he
was of the house and lineage of David:)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-5" id="en-KJV-24979">To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-6" id="en-KJV-24980">And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-7" id="en-KJV-24981">And
she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling
clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in
the inn.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-8" id="en-KJV-24982">And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-9" id="en-KJV-24983">And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-10" id="en-KJV-24984">And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-11" id="en-KJV-24985">For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-12" id="en-KJV-24986">And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-13" id="en-KJV-24987">And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-14" id="en-KJV-24988">Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-15" id="en-KJV-24989">And
it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,
and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known
unto us.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-16" id="en-KJV-24990">And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-17" id="en-KJV-24991">And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-18" id="en-KJV-24992">And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-19" id="en-KJV-24993">But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-20" id="en-KJV-24994">And
the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things
that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-21" id="en-KJV-24995">And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Jesus</span>, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-22" id="en-KJV-24996">And
when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were
accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-23" id="en-KJV-24997">(As it is written in the law of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-24" id="en-KJV-24998">And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-25" id="en-KJV-24999">And,
behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the
same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and
the Holy Ghost was upon him.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-26" id="en-KJV-25000">And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-27" id="en-KJV-25001">And
he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in
the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-28" id="en-KJV-25002">Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-29" id="en-KJV-25003">Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-30" id="en-KJV-25004">For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-31" id="en-KJV-25005">Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-32" id="en-KJV-25006">A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-33" id="en-KJV-25007">And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-34" id="en-KJV-25008">And
Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child
is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign
which shall be spoken against;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-35" id="en-KJV-25009">(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-36" id="en-KJV-25010">And
there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe
of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven
years from her virginity;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-37" id="en-KJV-25011">And
she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not
from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-38" id="en-KJV-25012">And
she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and
spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-39" id="en-KJV-25013">And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-40" id="en-KJV-25014">And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-41" id="en-KJV-25015">Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-42" id="en-KJV-25016">And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-43" id="en-KJV-25017">And
when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus
tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-44" id="en-KJV-25018">But
they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey;
and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-45" id="en-KJV-25019">And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-46" id="en-KJV-25020">And
it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them
questions.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-47" id="en-KJV-25021">And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-48" id="en-KJV-25022">And
when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son,
why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought
thee sorrowing.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-49" id="en-KJV-25023">And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-50" id="en-KJV-25024">And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-51" id="en-KJV-25025">And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Luke-2-52" id="en-KJV-25026">And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at this adorable little</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is made from a cereal box and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your children can color the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">while you assemble the box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then - you cut out the people and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">put the puppets together with </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">little scrapbook brads and tape them</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to sis-kabob skewers to create</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">little puppets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's fun to watch them put on their</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">own puppet show and see just what</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">they know about the CHRISTmas Story!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our sweet Brilyn knows a lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She told me all about Mary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">wrapping up Baby Jesus and putting</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She never mentioned Joseph!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I asked her,<br />"Brilyn, who was Jesus' Daddy?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To which she told me,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"It's God, silly. Don't you know that?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes we look so hard at</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the natural that we overlook the super natural.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the way kids remind us of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what's really important!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And - to get the <a href="http://sarahjanestudios.com/blog/2011/12/christmas-goodnight-activities-giveaway/" target="_blank">FREE PRINTABLES</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from <a href="http://sarahjanestudios.com/blog/2011/12/christmas-goodnight-activities-giveaway/" target="_blank">Sarah Jane Studios</a>. </span></div>
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<br />Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-84700011350972039932015-12-10T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-10T07:00:03.324-06:00Read the CHRISTmas Story!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I've heard </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Night Before Christmas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And while, I'm glad that someone</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">has taken the time to read to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">them, a part of me is grieved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because - that same </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">three year old</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">doesn't always have a concept</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and WHY we celebrate</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CHRISTmas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Read the REAL CHRISTmas Story!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many illustrated versions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Read Luke 2 straight from the Bible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Read a version with full</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">color illustrations and let the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talk about JESUS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let your children and grand children</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">know that you, yourself love</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jesus and that you are so</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">grateful God sent HIM to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">save you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kids get it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They really do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And CHRISTmas means so much</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">more when you know WHY</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you're celebrating! </span> </div>
<br />Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-43297880155409558192015-12-09T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-09T07:00:08.579-06:00Do Something for the Less Fortunate<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">And the King shall answer and say unto them, </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">done it unto one of the least of these</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> my brethren, ye have done it unto me. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Matthew 25:40</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Handiwork</span><br />
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Coming home from school,<br />
She runs into your arms,<br />
Handing you a painting,<br />
A display of childish charm.<br />
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Vying for attention,<br />
He shows you a homeless one.<br />
Skillfully created, by He,<br />
Who could not be out done.<br />
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You take the childish painting,<br />
You choose the perfect frame.<br />
You proudly then display it,<br />
Once she's signed her name.<br />
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Yet, from His grand creation,<br />
You turn. You look away.<br />
You see it as unworthy,<br />
You ignore His proud display.<br />
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So tender, yet so callous,<br />
You toss His handiwork aside.<br />
Not recognizing the value.<br />
It was for this man....he died.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Legend of the Three Trees</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I totally loved this book! It is the story of three</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">trees and the dreams they had for themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the bleak days ahead when they</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">thought their dreams were in no </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">way going to come true. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then.... they saw God's plan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for their lives and how much</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">better God's plan was than their</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">original dream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing I want to instill in my</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are not to follow our hearts.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> <span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">The heart is deceitful above all things, </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">and desperately wicked: who can know it?</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">Jeremiah 17:9 </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">Our hearts cannot be trusted!</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">our lives and we are to follow</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">God's plan for our lives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">We will only find the peace we desire when </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">we align our will with His and we follow Him!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">This book teaches children that</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">than we could ever imagine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">It is not a CHRISTmas book.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">But - it shares the gospel in such a way</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">It would be great for an afternoon story</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="text Jer-17-9" id="en-KJV-19367">such as this one:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This easy to make ornament can be </span></div>
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<br />Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-42322071453846166562015-12-07T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-07T07:00:11.315-06:00Cute Little M&M CHRISTmas Story Jars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Aren't these cute little jars?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They're filled with red and green</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CHRISTmas M&M's</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and they tell the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To get the story on a baby food jar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make them I simply spray painted</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the lids of the jars, filled them</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with M&M's and applied a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They're super easy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And - I created the printable myself,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so just message me with your e-mail </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">address if you want it to make </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">your own! I would be more than</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">happy to share!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what the labels look like:</span></div>
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<br />Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-61689315749467094782015-12-06T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-06T07:00:02.529-06:003 Gifts to Give Your Children This Christmas<div class="gmail_default" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">3 Gifts to
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">During the holiday
season, our children are inundated with magazine ads and TV commercials
depicting the newest, coolest toys and gadgets, all with the intention of
encouraging children to convince their parents that they absolutely must have
it. In the midst of all the commercialism, which seems to start earlier and
earlier with each passing year, the spirit of Christmas has lost its true
meaning, replaced by the spirit of the "gimmes." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">The Heart of a
Child</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">In truth, none of us
are immune to the spirit of the "gimmes" however, children are particularly
vulnerable--which is exactly why advertisers go after them in the first place.
Proverbs 22:15 says that "foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child."
According to Ellicott's Commentary, what is meant in this verse is "self-will."
Ellicott states that "children must be taught to yield their will to others."
In other words, a child's natural inclination is to focus on themselves--what
they need, what they want, and when they want it, and to foolishly
[thoughtlessly, selfishly, unwisely] work to get it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">As parents, it is our
duty to "train up a child in the way he should go so that when he is old he will
not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. I like how The Living Bible phrases this
verse, "teach a child to choose the right path, and when he is older, he will
remain upon it." Children, by nature, are prone to selfishness (aren't we
all?), and they need to be taught to be giving
and <i>self-less.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">This task of
instilling selflessness in your children may seem impossible, especially during
the Christmas season. Don't lose heart, it can be done. This year, give your
children three meaningful gifts.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><b>3 Gifts You
<i>Should</i> Give Your Children This Christmas</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">There are three very
important gifts that you should give your child this Christmas--and every
Christmas. These gifts never lose their importance, they won't wear out, your
child cannot outgrow them, and they last forever. What are these gifts, you
ask?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><b>1) The gift of a
giving heart</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">"It is more blessed to
give than to receive." Acts 20:35.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">"Give, and it will be
given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over,
will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured
to you." Luke 6:38</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">The Bible talks a lot
about giving and sacrifice. In fact, the Father gave His only Son for us so
that we might be reconciled with the Father. Christ gave Himself up for us so
that we might have eternal life. Scripture teaches us that when we give, we
receive in return. The point of these promises isn't to give in order to get,
but to show us that by giving, we receive so much more in return. More than
earthly possessions, those who are givers reap contentment, pleasure and joy as
a result of their giving. When we teach our children to be givers, we teach
them to value the person who receives their gift, and to be grateful and content
with what they have. And, a grateful heart, is a happy heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Which leads right into
the next gift you should give your children for Christmas...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<b><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">2) The gift of a
grateful heart</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">"Giving thanks always
and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 5:20</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts
with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the </span><span style="color: black;">Lord</span><span style="color: black;"> is good; his steadfast
love endures forever." Psalm 100:4-5</span><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">We all know children,
and adults, who whine and complain about everything, lacking gratefulness for
the blessings that they do have in their lives. Lack of gratitude breeds
discontent and bitterness. I am sure many of us have had to endure our children
whining and begging for candy or toy at the store, and have been tempted to give
into their demands in return for some peace for ourselves. The problem with
this is that by giving in, we train our children that such behavior leads to
self-gratification, and they don't have to opportunity to "learn to be content,"
as Paul says in Philippians 4:11. Contentment and gratitude are learned traits,
which means our children are not born with them, they must be taught. When we
teach our children to be thankful, we give them the gift of a grateful--and
content--heart, which means our children will always be satisfied and
fulfilled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">The last,
but certainly not least, of the gifts that we should give our children this
Christmas, is...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">3) The gift of a
servant's heart</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">"Do not neglect to do
good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."
Hebrews 13:16</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one
another, as good stewards of God's grace." 1 Peter 4:10</span><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="gmail_default">
<span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">"Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to
serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28</span><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Teaching
our children to serve others, along with the other gifts, is teaching them the
very heart of Jesus Himself. He loved people and spent His life and ministry,
in service and sacrifice to others. As Christians, we are to be Christ's hands
and feet, going out to care for those in need. Our children learn so many
lessons when they serve another person in need. It may be bringing a cup of
juice to a sibling who is ill. Visiting the elderly in a nursing home. Color a
picture for a friend who is in the hospital. Help Mom cook a meal for someone
who is sick or a family who just lost a loved one. Write a thank you note to a
pastor or teacher. There are so many opportunities for our children to serve
others.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Really,
all these gifts are intertwined with each other. You simply cannot have one
without the other. What values and characteristics do you want to instill in
your children as they grow and mature into adulthood? Those who are truly
happy, content and fulfilled in life are those who learn to be givers and
servants, thankful for the bountiful blessings the Lord has given them. Other
than our salvation in Christ, these are the best gifts of all!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;">Crystal
Niehoff</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.heartstringsministries.net/">www.HeartstringsMinistries.net</a></span></div>
Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-77594142266369162222015-12-05T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-05T07:00:02.409-06:00Make Your Gift Wrap Mean Something<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Make Your Gift Wrap Mean Something</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In most stores, the gift wrap you see is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">covered in snowmen, penguins</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and cartoon characters.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">And as long as people are buying it,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">that's probably not going to change.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to see a change,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">don't buy it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you look carefully, you can </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">find CHRISTmas wrapping paper,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">gift bags and sacks. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I found all of the above gift wrap</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">at Hobby Lobby! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And while it may go unnoticed by some,</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I think it will speak volumes to most.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">That beautiful black paper</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">even has a scripture on it....</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">and we all know that God's word</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">never returns void. </span></div>
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Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-64003261446352141232015-12-03T07:00:00.001-06:002015-12-03T07:00:11.997-06:00Have A Special Chilren's Nativity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Set out a Children's Nativity!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just love this one by</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fisher Price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <span style="font-size: large;">I keep it on the coffee table in our</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">tea room - which is where we</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">often sit to read</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">books to the grandchildren. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The toddlers can play with the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nativity as we read the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas Story.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think it's important to have</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a "hands on" Jesus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that the kids can actually</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">play with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After all, our Savior</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is accessible. We can reach out</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to Him at any time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">day or night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want my little ones to grow</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">up knowing that! </span></div>
<br />Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-85046886970061750572015-12-02T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-02T07:00:11.247-06:00Share the Candy Cane Legend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Share the Candy Cane Legend</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">withe you children of grand children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's an adorable story and kids will</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">remember it every time they are given</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a candy cane. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These Candy Cane Story Bookmarks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">are also easy to make and make</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">great things to pass out.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you work in an office you could</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">place a basket full on your desk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or - let the kids pass them out to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">classmates at school!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Christians need to use their right</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to free speech and refuse to be quiet!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then glue a candy cane on the back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jesus is the Gentle Shepherd,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and this cane of red and white</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cane, you see,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">when turned around</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lively peppermint flavor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">is the regal gift of spice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The white is His purity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the red His sacrifice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And so this cane reminds us</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and like His Christmas Gift to us</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's meant for all to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The author of the poem is unknown</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the printable is available</span></div>
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Patty Pattersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963555227831970190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433016246244397636.post-24048562229094512182015-12-01T07:00:00.000-06:002015-12-01T07:00:09.530-06:00Make a Gingerbread Nativity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Where the tradition of a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But - I know the kids always</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this one with graham crackers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But - just making it creates an</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The more ways we find to include</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CHRISTmas is indeed the season</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in which GOD Himself</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">came down to a manger in the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was shared with me by <a href="http://petiteetoileshoppe.com/2014/11/diy-advent-calender-with-scripture/" target="_blank">Kelly Fox</a>.</span> </span> <span style="font-size: small;">Please</span></h1>
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DIY Advent Calender with Scripture</h1>
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<a href="http://petiteetoileshoppe.com/2014/11/diy-advent-calender-with-scripture/" target="_blank"><span class="date published time" title="2014-11-30T22:51:08+00:00"><u>By Kelly</u></span></a><span class="post-comments"><a href="http://petiteetoileshoppe.com/2014/11/diy-advent-calender-with-scripture/#comments"></a></span> </div>
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So, I vaguely remember doing advent things as a kid. I remember lighting a few purple candle and opening doors to some book and eating chocolate. To me, it signified that Christmas was coming. One goal that I have had as a mom was to be very intentional about explaining the purposes behind the holidays we celebrate and using them to expose Luke to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One way that I decided to do this was to make an Advent Calender with daily scripture reading that was short enough to explain to a young child.</div>
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Although Luke is still young this year, I made the Calender anyway and will start doing it this year. To make ours, I made<a href="http://petiteetoileshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AdventScripture.pdf" target="_blank"> Printables</a> (click on the link and get them for free) for each day. I used a frame from Hobby Lobby, some bakers twine, and Christmas themed scrapbook paper. I wrote the number of the day on the outside in gold and silver marker, and pasted the scripture inside from the printables I made. The finished product looks like this:</div>
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Here is the scripture schedule I used, but you can also download the already made printables <a href="http://petiteetoileshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AdventScripture.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>:<br />
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<li>Dec 1: John 1: 1-5</li>
<li>Dec 2: Isaiah 9: 2-7</li>
<li>Dec 3: Isaiah 11:1-10</li>
<li>Dec 4: Jeremiah 33:14-16</li>
<li>Dec 5: Luke 1: 5-10</li>
<li>Dec 6: Luke 1:11-10</li>
<li>Dec 7: Luke 1:11-17</li>
<li>Dec 8: Luke 1:26-38</li>
<li>Dec 9: Matthew 1:18-21</li>
<li>Dec 10: Matthew 1:22-26</li>
<li>Dec 11: Luke 1: 39-45</li>
<li>Dec 12: Luke 1:46-56</li>
<li>Dec 13: Luke 2:1-5</li>
<li>Dec 14: Luke 2:6-7</li>
<li>Dec 15: Luke 2:8-12</li>
<li>Dec 16: Luke 2:13-14</li>
<li>Dec 17; Luke 2:15-18</li>
<li>Dec 18: Luke 2:19-20</li>
<li>Dec 19: Micah 5:2-5</li>
<li>Dec 20: Matthew 2:1-2</li>
<li>Dec 21: Matthew 2:3-6</li>
<li>Dec 22: Matthew 2:7-8</li>
<li>Dec 23: Matthew 2:9-12</li>
<li>Dec 24: John 1:14</li>
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