Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel
Matthew 1:22-23
So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Sung by Amy Grant
Luke 2:14
“ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Luke 2:8-15 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
With an Additional Treat of Swing Low Sweet ChariotMs. Battle with the Boys Choir of Harlem And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”
What About Certain Muslims' Thinking in Relation to Major Nidal Hasan? Whether or not you think Major Nidal Hasan's murdering rampage was due to an unbalanced mental state or his carrying out a personal jihad, this act did have an effect on certain Muslims right here in the United States - an effect we better follow real close. There are some Muslims in the U.S. who support Major Hasan's murderous rampage as jihad and call on other U.S. Muslims to do the same in the name of Allah. Read about one here.
A Teen Experiences Sharia Lashings Sixteen years old Silva Kashif of Khartoum in the Sudan was given 50 lashes for wearing a knee length skirt, which was deemed indecent. She was picked up by police, given a kangaroo court style trial and sentenced to 50 lashes, which were immediately carried out. Her parents found out after everything was carried out. This teen girl is a Christian and underage according to the laws for lashing. It appears her situation was out of bounds even for Sharia Law, but Silva and her family are considered infidels under Sharia. Thus, her treatment may receive some kind of justification.
The fact that Silva is a Christian is a strong indication as to why she received that awful treatment. And to think, there are non Muslim people in the Obama administration that are pro Sharia like Legal Counsel, Harold Koh who sees no problem in instituting Sharia Law in this country! Read all about the teen girl incident here via Steve Cooper of the Conservative Monster
This is So Wrong Who as yet to realize Vermont is just about the most liberal leftist state in this country? Judge William Cohen in Vermont is obviously legislating culture in his decision to order the birth mother to give up custody of her daughter to her former lesbian partner. Is the judge activist type doing his part to push the culture? Miller conceived her daughter through artificial insemination while she was in a civil union with Janet Jenkins. Lisa Miller has left the homosexual lifestyle. Janet Jenkins has no biological tie to the child, but Jenkins sued for custody and has won.
Ms. Miller has regretted certain actions she took while in the relationship with Ms. Jenkins. She also stopped complying with the court ordered visitation when her daughter did not want to spend anytime with Janet Jenkins. Lisa Miller is appealing the decision with the legal assistance of Matthew Staver, chairmen of the Christian, Liberty Counsel. This court is really stepping out of bounds in taking custody away from the biological mother and handing the daughter over to a third party. Read more here.
Let the Christmas Wars and Confusion Begin Go to this citizenlink to view a nice upbeat video about the Christmas wars and confusion and other links for taking action against the forever growing trend to do away with the specific references and actual celebration of Christmas. I have already posted on my Facebook page about Best Buy halting the specific mention of Christmas while saluting a Muslim holiday in their current advertising. This movement for Happy Holidays to replace Merry Christmas grows more ridiculous every year.
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
O Give Thanks Unto the LordMusic Starts About a Minute and a Half into the Video
Michael W. Smith
1 CHRONICLES 29:11
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are exalted as head over all.
I ended my Saturday blog post with the announcement of the Manhattan Declaration. This Chuck Colson video is before the Declaration press conference, but it is still worth a listen. We Christians must take a stand regardless of political persuasion against today's cultural wrongs and excesses. Go here for pertinent links, especially the one to add your signature. Also read Why Sin Can't be Condoned by the State.
Philippians 2:9-10 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
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Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are exalted as head over all.
Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all.
Now therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name.
Performed by the Presbyterian College Music Department Choir
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