Santa Whispered, “Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas.”
The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long ages ago—the shining hope of
humankind.
Red: The first color of Christmas symbolizing the Savior’s sacrifice for all
Fir Tree: Evergreen—the second color of Christmas shows everlasting life. The needles point heavenward.
The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold—signifying that all are precious in the eyes of the Lord.
The Candle: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.
Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tired together in bonds of goodwill forever.
Candy Cane: The shepherds’ crook used to bring lambs back into the fold—a reminder that we all are our brothers’ keeper
The Wreath: A symbol of the never-ending eternal nature of love . . . having no beginning and no end.
We hope your holiday season is a joy and that this letter finds you with peace in your heart. Let us pause in the hustle and bustle of the world and look at the lives we have touched and put aside the feeling that we have not done enough. The main thing our Savior has asked us to do while on this earth is to LOVE MUCH and DO THE BEST WE CAN. In that word, love, we find the foundation of selfless service that has the ability to touch one life that initiates a ripple that goes beyond the influence of the moment and on forever . . .
If anyone would like to get in touch with any of the kids, contact us at rando57@gmail.com.
Our goal is to wear our lives out in service to others in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior. His gospel is a marvelous guide for our lives and we hope others can gain peace and joy in knowing of God’s great plan of happiness and salvation.
If you do not hear from us next year, it will be because postage is double from England and there may not be time to do cards. We plan to stay in touch via e-mail (hopefully).
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A Christmas Reflection . . .
John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:11
It seems to take about the same amount of effort to be mean or rude as it does to be decent and kind. Certainly the mental and physical effects are different, but what happens on the inside to the recipient of our personal interactions is largely incomprehensible. There really is no way to measure the full impact, but we know by certain outcomes whether a person has been delivered more positives than negatives. a person can choose to use Satan's tools of negative words and actions and bring down, or be a disciple of Christ, and lift others up. Everyone, no matter the circumstances from which they come, can be an instrument to build others and help them feel like a worthwhile part of the world. Positive regard perpetuates human happiness.
Our Lord and Savior directs us to love one another--love one another--love one another . . . This message reverberates throughout the Holy Scriptures and it is not antiquated.
He knows our human tendecies to take out our anger, hurt, disappointments, and such on others. He also knows the worth of every individual, the innate respect each person deserves, and the need we all have to be told, through others on the earth, that we DO matter. If we can be an instrument in delivering this message, we help others to grow and contribute positively. We also benefit from the positive we give out. It comes back one hundred fold in more ways than we sometimes realize. These are the blessings promised by Him to those who do as He did while on the earth.
We have an assignment in the world, a duty if you will, a purpose to living--the important one we'll ever have--to LOVE! If this purpose is fulfilled, it will keep us on the strait and narrow path back to our Heavenly Father. Why is it sometimes so difficult to see in others what our Savior sees and to simply love them? Love begets benevolent service and service enriches individual souls, which grows humanity. A single person loving CAN change the world. He did.
-by Roberta 2006
It seems to take about the same amount of effort to be mean or rude as it does to be decent and kind. Certainly the mental and physical effects are different, but what happens on the inside to the recipient of our personal interactions is largely incomprehensible. There really is no way to measure the full impact, but we know by certain outcomes whether a person has been delivered more positives than negatives. a person can choose to use Satan's tools of negative words and actions and bring down, or be a disciple of Christ, and lift others up. Everyone, no matter the circumstances from which they come, can be an instrument to build others and help them feel like a worthwhile part of the world. Positive regard perpetuates human happiness.
Our Lord and Savior directs us to love one another--love one another--love one another . . . This message reverberates throughout the Holy Scriptures and it is not antiquated.
He knows our human tendecies to take out our anger, hurt, disappointments, and such on others. He also knows the worth of every individual, the innate respect each person deserves, and the need we all have to be told, through others on the earth, that we DO matter. If we can be an instrument in delivering this message, we help others to grow and contribute positively. We also benefit from the positive we give out. It comes back one hundred fold in more ways than we sometimes realize. These are the blessings promised by Him to those who do as He did while on the earth.
We have an assignment in the world, a duty if you will, a purpose to living--the important one we'll ever have--to LOVE! If this purpose is fulfilled, it will keep us on the strait and narrow path back to our Heavenly Father. Why is it sometimes so difficult to see in others what our Savior sees and to simply love them? Love begets benevolent service and service enriches individual souls, which grows humanity. A single person loving CAN change the world. He did.
-by Roberta 2006
Thursday, December 17, 2009
A Christmas Thought
Only One
One candle
small
can light the darkest
wall.
One candle
lighted
can warm a spot that's
blighted.
One candle
flickering
can still useless
bickering.
One candle
shining
can save by gently
guiding.
One candle
existing
can keep a faith
persisting.
One candle
flame . . .
we can be the
same.
by Roberta, December 2002
One candle
small
can light the darkest
wall.
One candle
lighted
can warm a spot that's
blighted.
One candle
flickering
can still useless
bickering.
One candle
shining
can save by gently
guiding.
One candle
existing
can keep a faith
persisting.
One candle
flame . . .
we can be the
same.
by Roberta, December 2002
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