tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post2134919015610592856..comments2023-07-04T08:31:27.755-05:00Comments on Dancing in the Light: What Would Jesus Think of Christmas?Nevahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09965781186578775966noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-7306395778361495922008-01-10T01:37:00.000-06:002008-01-10T01:37:00.000-06:00This is the first post of yours that I've ever rea...This is the first post of yours that I've ever read, while I do notice that your blog is linked on several of my friends' blogs. I appreciate this post. I grew up in a home where we talked about Jesus. Looking back, while this very well might be a wrong impression, I see us as being allowed to talk about Jesus on any day but Christmas and Easter. Especially Christmas, because we don't know when Jesus was born and we certainly ought to celebrate his death, burial, and resurrection instead. That all makes no sense to me now! What terrible witness we were to neighbors, friends, and family members who were not Christians. We wanted to talk about Jesus all the time, but refused to do so when the rest of the world embraces it. I just don't get why we, as Christians, wouldn't rejoice in Christ's birth. Angels did. And we are talking about God becoming man. He did this because He loved us. And because he was going to die for us. Jesus's birth was part of the plan. And I am SO THANKFUL that He was born, lived, died, and rose for me. When I think about God being a tiny baby...and all the things that go along with that...when I really think about it, I am speechless and am so thankful for a day such as Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-26792198780656445372008-01-09T22:09:00.000-06:002008-01-09T22:09:00.000-06:00I think you are right on target with these thought...I think you are right on target with these thoughts, glad to see your readers appreciated them.<BR/><BR/>CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-29195472244690935732007-12-27T23:33:00.000-06:002007-12-27T23:33:00.000-06:00Hope your Christmas was merry and bright.YvonneHope your Christmas was merry and bright.<BR/><BR/>YvonneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-76223827611222607542007-12-26T18:05:00.000-06:002007-12-26T18:05:00.000-06:00What precious thought to read. I often think we do...What precious thought to read. I often think we do make the heart of God sad during this time of year. As we drove from my mil house on Christmas Eve, I began to think of what Christmas is like in heaven........really puts things in perspective! I will be anxious to see what it will be like when I arrive there one day!ThreeGirlyGirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083155721729508314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-35769389306780752812007-12-26T01:06:00.000-06:002007-12-26T01:06:00.000-06:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-61706276809259629902007-12-25T21:31:00.000-06:002007-12-25T21:31:00.000-06:00May God bless you today and always. Merry Christma...May God bless you today and always. Merry Christmas, Neva<BR/><BR/>PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-54908602901834353312007-12-25T16:10:00.000-06:002007-12-25T16:10:00.000-06:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, JarrodMerry Christmas and Happy New Year, <BR/><BR/><BR/>JarrodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-32100900404596767962007-12-25T10:42:00.000-06:002007-12-25T10:42:00.000-06:00Christmas blessings, dear friend!JeanChristmas blessings, dear friend!<BR/><BR/><BR/>JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-71062533089810882582007-12-25T10:05:00.000-06:002007-12-25T10:05:00.000-06:00Neva,Have a merry Christmas, and may you be filled...Neva,<BR/><BR/>Have a merry Christmas, and may you be filled with grace throughout 2008!<BR/><BR/>peace on earth,<BR/><BR/>BenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-37202163387926323622007-12-24T16:06:00.000-06:002007-12-24T16:06:00.000-06:00Merry Christmas, Neva! May God pour out His riches...Merry Christmas, Neva! May God pour out His richest blessings on you today and everyday.<BR/><BR/>Lyndsay<BR/>PS. love the post, it is about time we got some perspective on Christmas! IMOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-35018504058941723562007-12-24T14:53:00.000-06:002007-12-24T14:53:00.000-06:00I don't know what to think about the Christmas deb...I don't know what to think about the Christmas debate, but this year I have been watching the people around me much more than usual and I have been suprised by the kindness of some people. The joy of someone doing something nice for someone and not expecting anything in return. I don't think Jesus would have a problem with Christmas, we are suposed to love one another and I have seen lots of people showing that they love their friends, family, and total strangers.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379382493506972181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-15151891962777444112007-12-24T10:16:00.000-06:002007-12-24T10:16:00.000-06:00neva,I know this is my third time to comment on th...neva,<BR/>I know this is my third time to comment on this post, but I can't seem to get it off my mind. I shared it with our minister and he wondered if he could put it in the bulletin? We would credit you as the source, of course. <BR/><BR/>GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-2562573605173999432007-12-24T10:14:00.000-06:002007-12-24T10:14:00.000-06:00This is a very good post! I have often wondered wh...This is a very good post! I have often wondered why it is really such a big deal? I mean, it really is the only time of the year when everybody tries to promote peace, giving and thinking about God. Shouldn't taht be a good thing? <BR/>I think so. <BR/>Have a blessed and happy Christmas continuing throughout the New Year.<BR/><BR/>In Him<BR/>JeneaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-48520481010834566792007-12-23T23:23:00.000-06:002007-12-23T23:23:00.000-06:00My prayer this holiday season is that we all begin...My prayer this holiday season is that we all begin to truly understand the gift that is Immanuel.<BR/><BR/>Powerful words, my friend, powerful words.<BR/><BR/>GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-82658990905971604362007-12-23T21:58:00.000-06:002007-12-23T21:58:00.000-06:00You can't get over the fact that so many members o...You can't get over the fact that so many members of the church of Christ are so very anti-Christmas except for the commercialism, the tree, the santa and the gifts, oh yeah, and the day off! Doesn't it seem odd that the part of Christmas that most of the world complains about ie. the worldliness, is the only part of Christmas that "WE" feel comfortable embracing? Somehow that seems incredibly messed up!<BR/><BR/>DeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-47575915630135208712007-12-23T16:11:00.000-06:002007-12-23T16:11:00.000-06:00What a lame argument anonymous! It isn't that cele...What a lame argument anonymous! It isn't that celebrating Christmas as a "holy" day is being forced upon everyone. Some simply choose to celebrate it while others do not. Maybe we should not try so hard to force people to agree with us by guilting them into believing our way. Taking scripture out of context is never a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Interested BystanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-20051017390626415462007-12-23T13:05:00.000-06:002007-12-23T13:05:00.000-06:00What about those who argue that by celebrating the...What about those who argue that by celebrating the birth of Christ on December 25th, we are "adding to" God's Word? In our bulletin and in our sermon this morning, that very argument was used as a reason to not celebrate Christmas? <BR/>You will understand if I choose to remain anonymous? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-4384231197137885802007-12-23T01:00:00.000-06:002007-12-23T01:00:00.000-06:00Actually, I have enjoyed the debates. It is what d...Actually, I have enjoyed the debates. It is what drove me to the do the research behind it all.<BR/><BR/>I think Jesus would probably turn over the Christmas trees in the hearts of those who have used his birth as a facade for commercialism.<BR/><BR/>However, there is something very joyful about giving someone something with no expectations in return. I can't get over giving my children presents knowing that will find much joy in it. How much more does the Father love to lavish gifts on us!<BR/><BR/>So it boils down to our heart of hearts. I love this post. Jesus would probably set the birthday records straight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-90506544583343614362007-12-22T23:13:00.000-06:002007-12-22T23:13:00.000-06:00Pretty brave post for a CoCer!MGPretty brave post for a CoCer!<BR/><BR/><BR/>MGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-11129673481503585662007-12-22T22:38:00.000-06:002007-12-22T22:38:00.000-06:00I think Jesus is always happy when people think ab...I think Jesus is always happy when people think about him. I think he likes it when we focus on giving to others and on promoting peace.<BR/><BR/>CorinneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-42886133375074478802007-12-22T15:37:00.000-06:002007-12-22T15:37:00.000-06:00I love Christmas too! And to think that heaven wil...I love Christmas too! And to think that heaven will be even more beautiful and joyful is truly the greatest gift of all. <BR/>Blessings to you and yours<BR/><BR/>ShariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-44817139398323176592007-12-22T11:08:00.000-06:002007-12-22T11:08:00.000-06:00Neva - A good question -- I think we should procla...Neva - A good question -- I think we should proclaim that "Jesus is the reason for the season" and live such lives of daily service that people who see Jesus in us each day will be challenged tomake Christmas more about him and more about being his servant -- even in the midst the craziness (and beauty) of all the glitz & glitter and rampant commercialism<BR/><BR/>God Bless<BR/>Charlie<BR/><BR/>p.s. Thanks for coming by and visiting when I do one of my (recently infrequent) posts.Candle (C & L)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13983100658434245078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-16819544852316482462007-12-22T09:56:00.000-06:002007-12-22T09:56:00.000-06:00Amen! The very spirit of the season is enough to p...Amen! The very spirit of the season is enough to please God. <BR/>IMHO<BR/><BR/>CarlosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-51803785157569555002007-12-22T06:58:00.000-06:002007-12-22T06:58:00.000-06:00I have heard all those arguments and debates too. ...I have heard all those arguments and debates too. I didn't realize how silly they sounded until I read this post. Thank you for sharing your perspective.<BR/><BR/>RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36118077.post-27070041378498153822007-12-21T23:40:00.000-06:002007-12-21T23:40:00.000-06:00Neva, Great post as always.I hope you have a wonde...Neva, <BR/>Great post as always.<BR/>I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. <BR/>Love you sister.<BR/>In Him,<BR/>Kinney Mabrypreachermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922837614859997243noreply@blogger.com